Description
Delightful bunny paw cookies bring whimsical charm to spring dessert tables, offering playful sweetness with each adorable bite. Pastry lovers will discover pure delight in these charming treats that blend cute design with delicious flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Chocolate Addition:
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and cover two baking trays with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Whip softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and airy, creating a smooth cream-like consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to maintain a uniform texture.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until completely integrated.
- Infuse the dough with vanilla extract, gently mixing to distribute the flavor evenly throughout.
- Using a spoon, dollop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately two inches between each cookie.
- Delicately press chocolate chips into the center of each cookie, arranging them to resemble distinctive bunny paw prints.
- Transfer cookies to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.
Notes
- Softening butter perfectly helps create a fluffy, smooth cookie texture that ensures even mixing and better taste.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain the adorable bunny paw shape.
- Use white chocolate chips instead of dark for a more delicate, pastel-like paw print that enhances the cute design.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg