Bunny Sandwich Cookies

By MJH

Colorful and adorable, these hoppy treats are so cute you might not want to eat them--okay, you' eat them, because they are simple scrumptious. Perfect for Easter, these little bunny treats will make an adorable addition to your Easter treat table. Package them up and gift them to all of your party guests, beloved family, and your favorite friends for a Spring treat that is as cute as it is delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 (17.5-ounce) pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 package Betty Crocker™ gel food colors
• granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 36 jelly beans

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, and flour until dough forms. Divide dough into 6 equal portions, and color each portion with food color as desired.

Roll 1 portion of dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Using 1 1/2-inch heart-shaped cutter, cut out 18 heart shapes.

Cut 6 of the heart shapes in half for ears. Dip shapes into granulated sugar. Tuck ears under 6 of the heart shapes to form ears on bunny faces.

Place all on un-greased cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining portions.

Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Mix frosting and powdered sugar. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the frosting.

Spread frosting on bottom sides of heart shapes without ears. Top each heart shape with ears.

On lower back side of bunny, place dab of remaining 2 tablespoons frosting, and attach jelly bean for tail.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until chips can be stirred smooth. Place in small plastic food-storage bag. Cut small opening in 1 corner of bag. Squeeze plastic bag to make eyes and nose for each bunny.

Let stand to set chocolate and frosting.