With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing for some festive baking! These delightful Gingerbread Easter Bunny Cookies are not only adorable but also incredibly tasty, making them the perfect treat for the upcoming holiday. Whether you’re decorating them with the kids or eager to bring a touch of whimsy to your dessert table, these cookies are sure to be a hit. Let’s dive into the recipe and get ready to create some edible Easter magic!
### Gingerbread Easter Bunny Cookies
**Ingredients:**
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon ground ginger
– 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup molasses
– 1 large egg
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Mix the Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. **Cream the Butter and Sugar:** In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. **Add Molasses and Egg:** Mix in the molasses until well combined, then add the egg and beat until smooth.
5. **Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
6. **Roll Out the Dough:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
7. **Cut Out Bunny Shapes:** Using a bunny-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the dough and place the shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
8. **Bake the Cookies:** Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm. Be careful not to overbake.
9. **Cool and Decorate:** Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, it’s time to get creative with decorating your Easter bunnies!
10. **Decorate as Desired:** Use icing, sprinkles, or candies to decorate the cookies as cute little bunnies. Add eyes, a nose, whiskers, and even a cotton candy tail for an extra special touch.
11. **Enjoy and Share:** Once your Gingerbread Easter Bunny Cookies are decorated to perfection, it’s time to enjoy your delicious creations! Share them with friends and family or save them for a festive Easter gathering.
These Gingerbread Easter Bunny Cookies are a wonderful way to add some sweetness and charm to your Easter celebrations. Get creative with your decorations and have fun making these adorable treats. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe is sure to bring joy to your holiday festivities. Happy baking, and Happy Easter!
