Ingredients:
For the Sugar Cookies:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Royal Icing:
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp meringue powder
5 tbsp warm water
Food coloring (pastel pink, yellow, and purple)
Black edible gel or mini chocolate chips (for eyes and smile)
Sanding sugar (optional, for sparkle)
Directions:
Make the Cookies:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla.
Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut out bunny shapes using a cookie cutter.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
Make the Icing:
Beat powdered sugar, meringue powder, and warm water until smooth. Divide into bowls and tint with food coloring.
Pipe icing onto cookies, smoothing with a toothpick. While wet, sprinkle with sanding sugar.
Add eyes and a smile using black gel or mini chocolate chips. Let icing set before serving.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chilling Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal | Servings: 18 cookies
Tips:
Chill dough before rolling to prevent spreading.
Let icing dry completely before stacking cookies for storage.
