Happy Cookie Friday! I guess (and hope) your are already waiting for the next batch of cookies, right?! Well… I think I got something for you ;)

Easter is close – that’s why I decided to make some Easter themed cookies today. Well, it depends on the decorations you use – the cookies are actually good all year round. Easter, Valentines, Mother’s Day, Christmas – one heart shaped cookie for all occasions ;)
These cookies – we call them “Butterkekse” here in Germany – are pretty easy to make. It’s a simple butter (shortcrust) cookie dough I also use for some of my Christmas Cookies (sandwich cookies work really well with this kind of dough). The decoation is made with melted chocolate in the shape of hearts with bunnies and butterflies. Cute, right? ;)

The cookie cutter and silicone mold for the chocolate normally comes in a set (check here*), but you can do this kind of cookies with stuff you have at home too. Grab your favorite cookie cutter, bake the cookies and then use melted chocolate to draw little bunnies on top if you don’t have a matching mold. It’s a bit more work, but I bet the result will look really nice!
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the dough:
1/2 cup (120g) butter
4.2 oz. (120g) sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 medium egg
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
pinch of baking powder
For the chocolate decoration:
10-14 oz. (300-400g) chocolate glaze (depending on the form you use)
Für den Teig:
120g Butter
120g Zucker
1/2 TL Vanille Extrakt
1 Ei (M)
250g Mehl (Type 405)
1 Msp. Backpulver
Für die Schokoladendeko:
300-400g Schokoladenglasur (je nach Silikonform)

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. Preheat the oven to 395°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 0.2 in (5mm). Cut out the cookies and place on the baking sheet. Bake for about 7-9 minutes until the edges start to get golden brown. Take out of the oven, let cool down on the baking sheet for some time, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool down completely.
3. Warm up the chocolate glaze until liquid and fill into the silicone forms. Let harden completely, then remove carefully. Add some drops of liquid chocolate on the cookies and press the chocolate decoration on top. Let harden and dry.
2. Den Ofen auf 190°C (395°F) vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen und zur Seite stellen. Den Teig auf einer bemehlten Fläche etwa 5mm (0.2 in) dick ausrollen und dann Kekse ausstechen, auf das Backblech legen und für 7-9 Minuten backen. Die Ränder sollten ein wenig Farbe bekommen haben. Aus dem Ofen nehmen, etwas auf dem Blech abkühlen lassen und dann auf einem Kuchengitter komplett auskühlen lassen. Mit dem restlichen Teig ebenso verfahren.
3. Die Schokoladenglasur erwärmen, in die Silikonformen füllen und dann wieder fest werden lassen (z.B. im Kühlschrank). Die Schokoladendeko aus den Formen lösen und dann mit einigen Tropfen flüssiger Schokoladenglasur auf die Kekse kleben.
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Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.

Easter Butter Cookies
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 9
- Total Time: 120
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1/2 cup (120g) butter
- 4.2 oz. (120g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 medium egg
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- pinch of baking powder
For the chocolate decoration
- 10–14 oz. (300-400g) chocolate glaze (depending on the form you use)
Instructions
- Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl and beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and egg and mix until well combined. Mix the flour with baking powder and add to the bowl. Knead until you get a nice smooth dough. Form a ball, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 395°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 0.2 in (5mm). Cut out the cookies and place on the baking sheet. Bake for about 7-9 minutes until the edges start to get golden brown. Take out of the oven, let cool down on the baking sheet for some time, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool down completely.
- Warm up the chocolate glaze until liquid and fill into the silicone forms. Let harden completely, then remove carefully. Add some drops of liquid chocolate on the cookies and press the chocolate decoration on top. Let harden and dry.
Notes
- Enjoy baking!
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