Bunny & Chick Cookies

Dairy Free
Bunny & Chick Cookies
95 min.
24
433kcal

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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 bunnies, each one crafted with love and creativity. The combination of sweet candy corn beaks, vibrant M&M's for eyes, and playful licorice legs brings these cookies to life, making them a hit at any gathering. The soft, buttery texture of the cookies pairs perfectly with the sugary decorations, creating a delightful contrast that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Whether you're hosting an Easter brunch, a springtime party, or simply looking to brighten up your dessert table, these Bunny & Chick Cookies are the perfect addition. They not only taste amazing but also serve as a fun activity for kids and adults alike. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let your creativity shine as you bake these charming cookies that are sure to bring smiles all around!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 24 servings candy corn 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 24 servings m&m candies white
  • 24 servings m&m candies 
  • 24 servings green beans red
  • pouch sugar cookie mix (1 lb 1.5 oz)
  • 24 servings frangelico yellow
  • 24 servings frangelico yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. 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

Calories433kcal
Protein3.3%
Fat25.34%
Carbs71.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.04
Glycemic Load
1.8
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.9200000017881%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
1.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:432.95kcal
21.65%
Fat:12.24g
18.83%
Saturated Fat:5.22g
32.6%
Carbohydrates:77.55g
25.85%
Net Carbohydrates:75.22g
27.35%
Sugar:62.49g
69.43%
Cholesterol:11.32mg
3.77%
Sodium:234.49mg
10.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.59g
7.17%
Vitamin K:23.66µg
22.53%
Vitamin A:625.76IU
12.52%
Fiber:2.33g
9.32%
Vitamin C:6.9mg
8.36%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.41%
Folate:24.75µg
6.19%
Iron:1.1mg
6.12%
Calcium:57.79mg
5.78%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.75%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.6%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.08%
Magnesium:14.4mg
3.6%
Potassium:121.96mg
3.48%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.83%
Phosphorus:27.02mg
2.7%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.61%
Copper:0.04mg
2.06%
Selenium:1.33µg
1.91%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.62%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.1%