Description
Delightful cut out cookies perfect for Easter, featuring a tender texture and easy decorating options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Scrape the bowl to blend everything.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add dry ingredients in two additions on low speed until smooth.
- Divide dough in half, press into disks, wrap, and chill for 45 to 60 minutes.
- Roll dough between parchment to 1/4 inch thick; chill again if it warms up.
- Cut bunny shapes, place on baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Chill cut cookies for 10 to 15 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are light golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
For best results, watch for lightly set edges. Dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg