Easter Bunny Sugar Cookie Cups
Delicious and adorable cookie cups perfect for Easter gatherings, bringing joy to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
For the cookie cups
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix (13.25 oz.)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled Ensure butter is cooled to avoid cooking the eggs.
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar, for rolling
For the ganache and decoration
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream Heat until warm, not boiling.
- 58 pieces M&Ms Used for decoration, resembling bunny ears.
Instructions
Make the Cookie Cups
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, flour, melted butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Form the Cups
- Roll the dough into small balls and roll them in sugar.
- Place them in a greased muffin tin.
- Press the centers down with your thumb or the back of a spoon to create cup shapes.
Bake
- Bake the cookie cups for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden.
- Remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Ganache
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it is warm but not boiling.
- Remove from heat and add the white chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
Fill the Cups
- Once the cookie cups are cool, fill each cup with the white chocolate ganache.
Decorate
- Place two M&Ms in the ganache to resemble bunny ears. Use different colors for a fun design.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Refrigerate to keep longer but bring back to room temperature before serving.