Description
Easter Bunny Sugar Cookie Cups are a delightful and festive treat perfect for spring celebrations. These charming cookie cups are made from soft and chewy cake mix sugar cookies that cradle a rich, creamy white chocolate ganache. Topped with playful M&M Easter bunnies, they are easy to make and customizable for various occasions, including Easter parties and family gatherings. Their impressive presentation and delicious flavor appeal to both kids and adults, making them a hit at any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix (13.25 oz)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 58 M&Ms (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the cake mix and flour. Add melted butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls, coat in sugar, and place in a greased muffin tin; press down in the center.
- Bake for about 14 minutes until lightly golden; cool slightly and transfer to a wire rack.
- For the ganache, melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
- Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with ganache and top with M&M bunnies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (32g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 111mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
Keywords: For added creativity, customize your cookie cups by using different colored candies or sprinkles to match any holiday theme. Ensure to chill the dough before baking for better shape retention.