Description
These Easter bunny crescent rolls are fun, festive, and easy to make. Shaped like cute bunnies using store-bought dough, they’re perfect for Easter appetizers, bunny-themed snacks, or Easter finger food ideas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Optional: cinnamon sugar, chocolate chips, jam, or Nutella for filling
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Open the crescent dough and gently unroll it onto a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut each triangle lengthwise, creating two thinner triangles from each original one.
- Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle toward the tip as you would with a standard crescent roll.
- Pinch off a small piece of dough and shape it into two loops to resemble bunny ears. Tuck the ears into the top of each roll.
- Arrange the bunny-shaped rolls on the baking sheet with the pointed tip underneath to keep them from unrolling during baking.
- Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl. Brush a light coating over each roll to help them brown nicely.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown.
- In a small bowl, stir together the yeast and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes, or until it appears foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Stir in the foamy yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. You may not need the full 3 1/2 cups.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, gently deflate the dough and divide it into small triangles similar in size to store-bought crescent triangles.
- Follow the shaping, egg wash, and baking instructions as listed above for the store-bought version.
Notes
- Perfect for Easter gatherings.
- Can be filled with sweet or savory fillings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 37 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Bunny Crescent Rolls, Easter Recipes, Crescent Rolls, Bunny Snacks, Easter Appetizers