Description
Easter Bunny Button Cookies are the perfect festive treat for your holiday celebrations! These delightful, one-bite cookies feature a buttery base topped with colorful chocolate M&M candies that add a pop of sweetness and fun to any gathering. They are quick and easy to make, making them ideal for both baking novices and seasoned chefs alike. Whether you’re sharing with friends and family or keeping them all to yourself, these vibrant cookies are sure to bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sanding sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate M&M candy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Roll one teaspoon of dough into balls, coat in sanding sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently press an M&M candy into the center of each cookie ball.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 47mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg