SUGAR COOKIE BUNNIES

Aren't these just adorable? And so much fun to make with your little ones. These cute bunnies can be displayed on a cake plate or platter during your Easter feast to nibble on for dessert, can be wrapped in plastic and tied with a sweet ribbon for favors for your child's party, or delivered to someone special stacked in a pretty box or basket. No matter how they are given or displayed, they are sure to be big hit and become every one's favorite and gobbled up in no time.

TO MAKE

2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for surface
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1) Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. With machine running, gradually add in flour mixture; mix until combined. Shape into a disk, and wrap in plastic. refrigerate until firm, at least 45 minutes (or up to 3 days)

2)Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Roll into 1/8" thick. Using a 5 inch tall bunny shaped cookie cutter, cut out cookies. Space 2 inches apart on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Reroll scraps, and cut out. (I like to sprinkle my bunnies with sugar before I bake)Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.

3)Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 1 week.

IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN TIE A DAINTY RIBBON AROUND BUNNY'S NECK---- SOOOO CUTE!!

***OPTIONS: You can sprinkle with sugar before baking, add eyes and whiskers by piping chocolate icing onto bunny face after completely cooled, etc... JUST USE YOUR IMAGINATION.

ENJOY!!

Erin