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Charming Spring Bunny-Shaped Sugar Cookies Easy Homemade Recipe with Delicate Icing

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These charming spring bunny-shaped sugar cookies feature a tender crumb and delicate royal icing, perfect for spring celebrations, Easter brunches, or a sunny afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons egg white powder mixed with 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Food coloring (optional, soft pastels like pale pink, mint green, baby blue)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. Scrape down sides as needed.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined, about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Dough should hold together but not be sticky. Chill for 10 minutes if too soft.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (30 minutes minimum).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  7. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll chilled dough to about ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness.
  8. Use bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes and transfer to baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove and let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Prepare royal icing by combining powdered sugar, egg white powder mixture, and lemon juice. Beat until shiny and thick but pipeable. Add food coloring if desired.
  11. Fill piping bags with small round tips and outline bunny shapes. Let outlines set for 10 minutes.
  12. Flood interiors with thinned icing if desired, using a toothpick to spread evenly. Allow icing to dry at least 2 hours at room temperature.

Notes

Chill dough well to prevent spreading and make rolling easier. Use parchment paper for rolling to avoid extra flour. Do not overbake; cookies firm as they cool. Practice piping on parchment before decorating. Thin icing for flooding to honey-like consistency. Work in small batches with royal icing as it dries fast. Keep cookies cool before icing to prevent melting. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and egg with flaxseed egg; use simple glaze instead of royal icing. For gluten-free, use a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend.

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