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Rosy Rabbit Cookies

Delightful pastel-hued cookies perfect for parties and gatherings, customizable with various decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour Provides the structure for the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cookies puff up.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Essential for a rich taste and soft texture.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps achieve golden edges.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth and flavor.
Icing Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar For icing.
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk To achieve smooth icing consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing) For sweet vanilla flavor.
  • to taste food coloring (pink, yellow, blue, etc.) For customizable colors.
  • optional sprinkles or edible glitter For decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Use a fork to lightly press down on each dough ball, flattening slightly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges begin to turn golden.
  2. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
Icing
  1. To make the icing, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Divide icing into separate bowls, adding food coloring to each.
  3. Once cookies are cooled, decorate with colored icing using a spoon or piping bag.
  4. Add sprinkles or edible glitter if desired and let icing set before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for better incorporation with sugar. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for an hour before rolling out. Experiment with different extracts and sprinkle colors.