Easter baking is all about joy, color, and creativity—and nothing captures that spirit quite like Easy Glazed Easter Bunny Cookies. These adorable bunny-shaped sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with a shiny pastel glaze that makes them perfect for springtime gatherings, Easter brunch tables, school parties, and family baking days.

Whether you’re baking with kids, prepping desserts for an Easter potluck, or just looking for a festive weekend project, this recipe delivers big on flavor and fun—without being complicated. These cookies use simple pantry ingredients, roll out beautifully, and hold their bunny shape in the oven. The glaze sets smooth and glossy, making them ideal for decorating with sprinkles, edible pearls, or icing details.

Let’s hop right into everything you need to know to make the best glazed Easter bunny cookies from scratch.

🐇 Why You’ll Love These Easter Bunny Cookies

• Soft, tender sugar cookies with buttery flavor
• Easy glaze that dries smooth and shiny
• Perfect for decorating with kids
• Holds shape beautifully when baked
• Ideal for Easter baskets, brunches, and gifting

These cookies aren’t just cute—they’re genuinely delicious.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cookies

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Gel food coloring (pastel pink, yellow, blue, lavender)

🧁 Instructions

Prep the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add Egg & Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
Combine Dough
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes for easier rolling.
Roll & Cut
Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use bunny cookie cutters to cut shapes.
Bake
Place cookies 1½ inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are just set. Do not brown.
Cool
Transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
Make the Glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Divide into bowls and tint with food coloring.
Decorate
Spoon or dip glaze onto cookies. Add sprinkles if desired.
Set & Serve
Let glaze set for 30–60 minutes before stacking or serving.

🎨 Decorating Tips

• Use gel food coloring for vibrant pastels
• Outline bunnies with white icing first for clean edges
• Add mini sugar pearls for eyes
• Use toothpicks for fine details

🐣 Fun Easter Cookie Variations

• Lemon Glaze Bunnies – Add lemon zest & juice to glaze
• Chocolate Bunny Cookies – Replace ¼ cup flour with cocoa powder
• Marble Glaze – Swirl two pastel colors together

🧺 Serving Suggestions

• Add to Easter dessert boards
• Wrap in cellophane for gifts
• Serve with tea, lemonade, or milk
• Tuck into Easter baskets

🐰 Cultural & Fun Facts

Bunnies symbolize fertility, spring, and renewal—perfect for Easter. Decorating cookies has been part of Easter traditions in Europe for centuries, especially in Germany and Austria.

🥚 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Store glazed cookies in airtight container up to 5 days
• Freeze unglazed cookies up to 2 months
• Glaze after thawing for best shine