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Soft Easter Bunny Cookies

Pillowy soft vanilla pudding cookies topped with adorable pastel bunny candies. A festive and easy Spring treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz box, dry
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Topping
  • 1 cup pastel bunny candies M&Ms or similar

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add the dry pudding mix and beat until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  5. Scoop dough onto baking sheets. Press 3-4 bunny candies into the top of each dough ball.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are barely golden.
  7. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Press extra candies on top immediately after baking for a cleaner look.