Description
Celebrate Easter with these adorable and delicious Easter Bunny Button Cookies! Soft, buttery cookies filled with pastel-colored jam make the perfect holiday treat. Easy to make, festive, and perfect for Easter gatherings or gifting, these cookies are sure to become a springtime favorite. The vibrant jam centers and delicate sweetness will delight both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored jam (strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and mix into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Form the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Make an Indentation: Use the back of a spoon or your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon a small amount of pastel-colored jam into each indentation, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Dust: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite jam varieties like blueberry, peach, or orange marmalade.
- For a citrusy twist, add a teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to the dough.
- For smaller cookies, make mini versions by rolling the dough into smaller balls.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Category: Cookies, Easter Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American