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Easter Bunny Button Cookies

Cheerful, buttery Easter cookies adorned with pastel candy buttons, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Assorted pastel-colored buttons or candy-coated chocolates for decoration
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Press five buttons onto the top of each dough ball.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

Rolling dough into uniform balls helps with even baking. Optional chilling of dough can make the cookies thicker.

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Keywords: Easter cookies, butter cookies, festive cookies, kid-friendly baking