Step 1: Make the Dough

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix just until combined.

The dough should be soft but not sticky.

Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap tightly, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Roll & Cut

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.

Cut into bunny shapes using a cookie cutter.

Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

Chill cut cookies for 10 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.

Step 3: Bake

Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are just lightly golden.

Cookies should remain pale for a soft texture.

Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 4: Decorate

In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Divide and tint with pastel gel colors.

Pipe or spread icing onto completely cooled cookies.

Let icing set for 1–2 hours before stacking.