Description
Delight in these festive Chocolate Dipped Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies, perfect for celebrating the holiday with a sweet homemade treat. Soft sugar cookies shaped like bunnies are baked to perfection, then dipped in smooth semisweet chocolate for a delicious finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times until it forms a smooth ball.
- Roll and Cut Shapes: Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thickness. Using an Easter bunny-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the cookies.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cookie edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
- Cool Slightly: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt Chocolate: Place semisweet chocolate chips and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Cookies: Dip each cooled bunny cookie halfway or to your preferred amount into the melted chocolate, coating the bottom portion evenly.
- Set Chocolate: Return the dipped cookies to the baking sheets and let the chocolate set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, your festive Easter bunny sugar cookies are ready to be enjoyed or gifted.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better dough texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and avoid toughness.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal and clean-up.
- If chocolate does not set at room temperature quickly, refrigerate the cookies briefly to firm up the coating.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
