Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled, plus more for rolling
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Royal icing or easy cookie glaze icing
- Gel food coloring
- Sanding sugar sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows, halved (for bunny tails)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and extracts to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Divide dough, roll out to 1/4-inch thick, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets.
- Cut shapes from chilled dough and arrange on baking sheets.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool cookies before decorating with icing and sprinkles.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing.
Using gel food coloring will provide vibrant hues for icing.
Allow decorated cookies to dry completely at room temperature before stacking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg