A Bunny Tail Cookies Story

Once upon a time, in a magical garden filled with flowers and carrots, there lived a family of bunnies. The bunnies loved to nibble on carrots, but they also had a sweet tooth and loved to bake cookies.

One day, Mama Bunny decided to make a special batch of cookies for her little bunnies. She gathered all the ingredients she needed and started to mix and measure in her big mixing bowl.

As Mama Bunny mixed the dough, her little bunnies gathered around, eager to help. They took turns stirring the dough and adding ingredients, but they were especially excited when it was time to shape the dough into little balls.

Once the cookies were in the oven, the bunnies sat patiently, waiting for the delicious smell of baking cookies to fill the air. When the cookies were done, Mama Bunny took them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

While the cookies were still warm, the little bunnies helped Mama Bunny press a small amount of pink coconut onto each cookie to create a cute "bunny tail." They were so proud of their creation and couldn't wait to share the cookies with all their bunny friends.

From that day on, the bunnies made sure to bake Bunny Tail Cookies every Easter, sharing them with all their friends and spreading joy and sweetness throughout the garden.

Bunny Tail Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 drop pink food coloring

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
3. Add flour and salt and mix until dough comes together.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix shredded coconut with one drop of pink food coloring until evenly tinted.
7. Remove cookies from oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. While still warm, gently press a small amount of the pink coconut mixture onto the center of each cookie to create a "bunny tail."
8. Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.