Bunny Paw Cookies
These adorable Easter sugar cookies are decorated with pink chocolate chips to look like bunny paws!
Bunny Paw Cookies Recipe
Our Bunny Paw Cookies use a simple sugar cookie base that’s fluffy and sweet to make cute bunny paws with vanilla-flavored candy melt paw pads to make a charming, cute confection that is irresistible in both taste and appearance.
They are fun and whimsical while being super simple to whip up – you can even skip our homemade cookie dough and make these with pre-made cookie dough if you’re pressed for time!
Whether you’re making them for an Easter brunch, a kids’ party, or as a sweet surprise in an Easter basket, these delightful cookies are sure to impress. Plus, their simple yet eye-catching design makes them a fantastic baking project for kids and families to enjoy together!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 bag of bright pink candy melts
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Electric Mixer <– this is a great hand mixer if you don’t want to make the investment into a stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Medium-sized mixing bowl
- Cookie Sheet <– you will want two so you can bake one tray while the other is cooling
- Parchment paper or Silicone Baking Mats
Instructions
To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and egg together until creamy and well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar and baking soda.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients until the dough starts to come together.
- Use a tablespoon to portion out a scoop of dough and roll into a ball.
- Use a teaspoon to portion out three smaller balls of dough.
- Place the large dough ball onto the cookie sheet with 3 small dough balls and lightly push down so that when it bakes they bake into each other in the shape of a paw print.
- Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes, or until the cookies just start to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven. While cookies are still warm, gently press one pink candy melt (with the pointy side facing down) into each of the “toes” and one in the middle of the paw.
- Once the cookies are done baking, place the large candy melt into the center of the cookie and then the little candy melts into the toes of the cookie
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store These Bunny Paw Cookies:
These bunny paw cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want to keep them fresh longer, you can refrigerate them for up to 1 week.
Can They Be Frozen?
For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Prep Tips & Variations:
Here are five fun variations of these bunny paw cookies, perfect for different occasions or flavor twists:
- Yield: Makes 12-18 cookies
- Chocolate Bunny Paws: Swap out 1/2 cup of the flour for cocoa powder to create rich, chocolatey cookies. Use white candy melts instead of pink for contrast. These make a great alternative for chocolate lovers at Easter!
- Polar Bear Paws: transform these into a winter-themed treat by using white chocolate candy melts instead of pink and adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top for a snowy effect. These are perfect for holiday parties or a cozy winter snack.
- Strawberry Shortcake Bunny Paws: add 1 Tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder to the dough for a fruity twist, and use strawberry-flavored candy melts for the paw prints. This version is great for springtime tea parties or Valentine’s Day!
- Birthday Sprinkle Paws: mix rainbow sprinkles into the dough and use brightly colored candy melts (blue, yellow, or purple) for the paw prints. These festive cookies are a fun alternative to cupcakes!
Bunny Paw Cookies Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)
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Bunny Paw Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
- 1 1/2 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tarter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 bag of bright pink candy melts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls for the base of the paw.
- Use a teaspoon to form three smaller dough balls for each cookie, shaping them into toes.
- Arrange one large dough ball on the baking sheet and attach three smaller balls, pressing them gently so they bake together.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While baking, place pink candy melts on a paper towel. Set aside one whole candy melt for each paw pad and press the tip of another into three smaller melts to create toe prints.
- Once the cookies are out of the oven, immediately press a large candy melt into the center of each paw and place the smaller ones on the toes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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