Bunny & Chick Cookies

Dairy Free
Bunny & Chick Cookies
95 min.
24
134kcal

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Get ready to hop into the festive spirit with our delightful Bunny & Chick Cookies! Perfect for spring celebrations, these adorable treats are not only visually appealing but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. With a total preparation and baking time of just 95 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cookies that are sure to impress family and friends.

Imagine a colorful platter filled with cheerful chicks and playful bunnies, each one crafted with love and creativity. The soft, sweet sugar cookie base pairs perfectly with vibrant decorations, including yellow, pink, and purple sugars that add a fun twist to your dessert table. The use of M&M's® minis chocolate candies for eyes and candy corn for beaks brings these charming characters to life, making them irresistible to both kids and adults alike.

Whether you're hosting an Easter gathering, a springtime party, or simply looking to brighten up your day, these Bunny & Chick Cookies are the perfect addition. They not only taste delicious but also provide a wonderful opportunity for family bonding as you decorate and create together. So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and let the cookie-making fun begin!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • serving licorice rounds red
  • serving m&m candies 
  • serving candy corn 
  • serving sprinkles white
  • serving frangelico yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and flour until dough forms.
  2. For 12 chicks: Shape dough into 12 (1-inch) balls for bodies and 12 (1/2-inch) balls for heads.
  3. Roll balls in yellow sugar. On ungreased cookie sheet, arrange small balls on tops of large balls to look like chicks. In bottom of each large ball, place licorice pieces for legs. On each small ball, place 1 M&M's™ minis chocolate candy for eye.
  4. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately place candy corn on head of each for beak. Cool 1 minute; remove to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. For 12 bunnies: Reseve 1/4 cup dough. Shape remaining dough into 12 (1-inch) balls for heads.
  6. Roll balls in pink or purple sugar. On ungreased cookie sheet, for each bunny, place 1 ball and flatten slighty. With reserved dough, shape bunny ears and cheeks and roll in sugar as desired; arrange on each cookie.
  7. Place 2 M&M's™ minis chocolate candies on each face for eyes and 1 baking bit for nose.
  8. Place white candy sprinkles in cheeks for whiskers.
  9. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories134kcal
Protein3.52%
Fat35.57%
Carbs60.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.13
Glycemic Load
0.72
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.70043477667091%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.57kcal
6.68%
Fat:5.28g
8.12%
Saturated Fat:0.96g
6%
Carbohydrates:20.34g
6.78%
Net Carbohydrates:20.29g
7.38%
Sugar:11.74g
13.04%
Cholesterol:6.91mg
2.3%
Sodium:111.26mg
4.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.18g
2.35%
Vitamin A:180.46IU
3.61%
Folate:6.6µg
1.65%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.59%
Selenium:1µg
1.43%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.39%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.11%