Easter is the perfect time to have fun with festive treats, and these Bunny Butt Sugar Cookies are as adorable as they are delicious! With a soft, buttery sugar cookie base and sweet royal icing, these cookies are shaped into cute little bunny bottoms—complete with cute feet and a pink tail. They’re a guaranteed hit for Easter parties, kids’ treats, or just a fun baking project to get into the holiday spirit.

Bunny Butt Sugar Cookies

Not only do these cookies look impressive, but they also taste amazing. The sugar cookie dough is perfectly soft with just the right amount of sweetness, and the royal icing adds the perfect finishing touch. Whether you’re making them for Easter brunch, a spring celebration, or just because, these cookies are sure to bring smiles all around. Plus, decorating them is half the fun, making them a great activity to do with kids!

If you love holiday baking, these Bunny Butt Sugar Cookies are a must-try. The best part? You can customize them however you like—add pastel-colored icing, use different cookie cutter shapes, or even add a sprinkle of sanding sugar for extra sparkle. No matter how you decorate them, these cookies are a show-stopping addition to any Easter dessert table!

What You Will Love About This Recipe

Super Festive: These cookies make the perfect Easter treat, and their cute bunny design is bound to impress!
Soft & Buttery Flavor: The sugar cookie base is rich, soft, and melts in your mouth, pairing perfectly with the sweet royal icing.
Fun to Decorate: A great baking activity for kids and adults alike—get creative with icing colors and details!
Make-Ahead Friendly: The cookies and icing can be prepared in advance, so all that’s left to do is decorate and enjoy.

Tips & Tricks
- Chill the Dough: If your dough feels too soft, pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling it out. This helps keep the shapes crisp while baking.
- Use the Right Icing Consistency: A thicker icing works best for outlining, while a slightly thinner consistency is perfect for filling in the cookies smoothly.
- Let the Icing Set: Allow the royal icing to dry completely overnight for the best results—this prevents smudging and helps the decorations hold up.
- Get Creative: Swap out the pink icing for pastel colors, or add edible glitter for extra sparkle!
- FAQ’s
  
  Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
  Yes! The cookies can be baked and stored in an airtight container for up to a week. You can also decorate them a day in advance and let them dry overnight.
  
  Do I have to use royal icing?
  Royal icing gives the cookies a smooth, professional finish, but you can also use buttercream if you prefer a softer texture. Just keep in mind that buttercream won’t harden like royal icing.
  
  Can I freeze the cookies?
  Absolutely! Freeze the undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to three months. When ready to decorate, let them thaw completely before icing.
  
  How do I store decorated cookies?
  Keep them in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. If stacking, place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Can You Use Store Bought Cookie Dough
  Yes! You can absolutely use store-bought sugar cookie dough to make these Bunny Butt Sugar Cookies. It’s a great shortcut if you’re short on time but still want a fun and festive treat. Just keep these tips in mind:
  
  Chill the Dough: Store-bought dough tends to spread more than homemade, so chilling it for about 30 minutes before rolling it out can help the cookies hold their shape.
  
  Roll It Out Evenly: Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness to ensure even baking.
  
  Adjust Baking Time: Depending on the brand, store-bought dough may bake a little faster, so start checking around the 7-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
  
  The decorating process will stay the same, so you can still have fun making these adorable bunny-shaped treats without the extra prep work! 🐰💖

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Bunny butt sugar cookie

Name: Bunny butt sugar cookie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 C unsalted sweet cream butter; 1 1/2 C powder sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 2 1/2 C flour; 1 tsp cream of tarter; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 circle cookie cutter; 1 mini egg cookie cutter; 1 cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper; ROYAL ICING; 3 egg whites; 1 tsp cream of tarter; 1 tsp vanilla; 4 C powder sugar; 2 disposable piping bag fitted with a number 2 tip; 1 squeeze bottle; pink food coloring

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

These adorable Bunny Butt Sugar Cookies are so sweet & delicious! Not to mention ADORABLE! Super easy to recreate with your little ones.

Ingredients

1 C unsalted sweet cream butter
1 1/2 C powder sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 1/2 C flour
1 tsp cream of tarter
1 tsp baking soda
1 circle cookie cutter
1 mini egg cookie cutter
1 cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper
ROYAL ICING
3 egg whites
1 tsp cream of tarter
1 tsp vanilla
4 C powder sugar
2 disposable piping bag fitted with a number 2 tip
1 squeeze bottle
pink food coloring

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter, powder sugar, vanilla and egg together until creamy and combined.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cream of tarter and baking soda
Gradually mix in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until combined and a dough forms
Once the dough is formed, sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of flour onto a cutting board and place the dough onto the cutting board.
Sprinkle some flour onto the cookie dough and roll out the dough to about 2 inches thick
Cut out your cookies and place onto the cookie sheet
Bake your cookies for about 8-10 minutes
Let them cool completely
Royal icing directions
Using a standing mixer, mix together the egg whites, powder sugar, vanilla and cream of tarter until combined
If your royal icing mixture looks like a yellow soup, add in another cup of powder sugar (max 2 cups) until your icing starts to thicken
Continue to mix until white and stiff with peaks. About 5-7 minutes
Scoop some icing into a bowl and add in your pink food coloring and mix until combined
Scoop the pink icing into a piping bag and place into the fridge to use later
Scoop some white icing into the piping bag
Using the remaining white icing, add in 2-4 TBSP water into the white icing and mix until combined
Pour into a squeeze bottle
Using the white icing in the piping bag, pipe a line around the edging off all your cookies. Place white icing in the piping bag into the fridge to use later
Using the squeeze bottle, fill in your cookies
Let completely dry overnight
Once dry, using the white piping bag, add a small dollop of icing onto the back of the egg cookies to act as a glue. These are going to be your bunny feet.
Place two bunny feet on each circle cookie.
Using the pink icing, add the details to the feet and pipe on a pink dot for the bunny tail.
Let completely dry for an hour to two hours before enjoying!

Notes

Makes 14 circle cookies and 28 mini eggs for the feet

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 569Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 238mgCarbohydrates: 104gFiber: 1gSugar: 84gProtein: 4g

Melissa

I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!

Bunny Butt Sugar Cookies: The Cutest Easter Treat!