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Easter Fondant Cookies

These Easter fondant cookies are what happens when simple sugar cookies get dressed up for spring and decide to show off. Soft cookie bases, creamy buttercream, and colorful fondant bunnies make these cute, easy, and suspiciously impressive.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 24 Cookies

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 16 to 18 oz prepared sugar cookie dough enough for about 24 cookies
  • 16 oz white fondant divided
  • Purple food coloring
  • Pink food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • Green food coloring
  • 1½ cups prepared buttercream frosting

Instructions

  • Bake the Cookies: Roll out the cookie dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thick. Cut out bunny shapes and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake according to the package or recipe instructions until set and lightly golden. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
    16 to 18 oz prepared sugar cookie dough
  • Color the Fondant: Divide the fondant into four portions. Tint one purple, one pink, one blue, and one green. Knead each portion until the color is smooth and even.
    16 oz white fondant, Purple food coloring, Pink food coloring, Blue food coloring, Green food coloring
  • Roll and Cut Fondant: Roll each color of fondant thin on a clean surface. If using pattern embossers, press designs into the fondant. Use the bunny cutter to cut matching shapes for the cookies.
  • Frost the Cookies: Spoon the buttercream into a disposable piping bag and snip off the tip. Outline each cookie, then fill in the center, leaving a small border around the edge. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
    1½ cups prepared buttercream frosting
  • Apply the Fondant: Place a fondant bunny onto each freshly frosted cookie and gently press so it adheres evenly.
  • Make the Bunny Tails: Roll small balls of leftover fondant, flatten them slightly, and add texture if desired. Lightly brush the back with water and press onto the cookies as tails.
  • Set and Serve: Let the cookies rest for 10 to 15 minutes so the decorations set. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.