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Easter Bunny Sugar Cookie Cups

Easter Bunny Sugar Cookie Cups That Will Wow Your Guests

These adorable Easter Bunny Sugar Cookie Cups are delightful treats combining a soft cake mix base with a luscious ganache, perfect for celebrating Easter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 13.25 oz White or Yellow Cake Mix or chocolate cake mix for a rich twist
  • 0.25 cup Flour to hold the cookies together
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted and cooled; margarine works for dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg to provide moisture and binding
  • 1 large Egg Yolk enhances moisture and richness
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract for flavor depth
  • 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar for rolling; can reduce for less sweetness
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips dark chocolate is an alternative
  • 0.25 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
For Decorating
  • 58 pieces M&Ms for bunny ears; use pastel colors for Easter

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix and flour until well combined.
  3. Add melted butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture; stir gently until just combined.
  4. Scoop portions of the dough, roll them into balls, and coat in granulated sugar before placing them in the muffin tin.
  5. Bake for approximately 14 minutes until puffed and soft; do not let them brown.
  6. While cookies are warm, press indents into the centers to form cups using the handle of a spoon.
  7. Cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and heavy cream; microwave in 20-second increments until smooth.
  9. Spoon the warm ganache into each cookie cup, filling generously.
  10. Decorate with M&Ms to resemble bunny ears using one whole piece and two halved pieces.
  11. Let the ganache set for about 2 hours at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep the cookie cups a day in advance and fill them just before serving for fresh treats. Optionally, chill dough if too sticky for easier handling.

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