These cute bunny shaped Jammie Dodgers are soft, buttery biscuits filled with your jam of choice! Perfect for spring baking, these homemade biscuits make the perfect spring dessert that both kids and adults will love!
Jammie Dodgers
Can we just take a moment for how cute these bunny Jammie Dodgers are? They’re the perfect Easter baking treat and they’re surprisingly easy to make too. The most important step in this recipe is the chilling time. Don’t skip it! If you bake the biscuits without chilling the dough, they’ll spread in the oven and you’ll end up with sad, flat bunnies instead of cute Easter biscuits. Chilling keeps their shape and gives you those perfect bunny shapes.
Let’s be honest, Jammie Dodgers are top-tier biscuits. A buttery biscuit sandwiched with sweet jam? Yes please. But homemade Jammie Dodgers are on a completely different level. Fresh from the oven, they’re softer, more flavourful, and taste even better than shop-bought. Plus, when you make your own homemade jam biscuits, you can have fun experimenting with flavours and fillings.
For this easy Easter baking recipe, I used classic raspberry jam and tangy lemon curd for the perfect balance of sweetness and citrus. You could also add lemon zest to the biscuit dough for an extra zingy twist, or switch things up with cherry, blackberry, or blueberry jam.
Whether you keep them traditional or get creative, these bunny Jammie Dodgers are a fun, nostalgic spring bake that both kids and adults will love. Perfect for Easter desserts, sweet snacks, bake sales, or popping into lunchboxes, they’re guaranteed to be a hit this Easter season!
Ingredients
- Butter- Always go for block butter (not spreadable or margarine) for this recipe. It helps the biscuits hold their shape while baking and keeps them from spreading too much. For best results, let it come to room temperature before mixing, this makes the dough easier to bring together!
- Sugar- Icing sugar is the secret ingredient to that soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. It blends smoothly into the dough and gives a perfectly sweet biscuit!
- Vanilla- I use this vanilla in this recipe but feel free to switch it up and use whatever flavouring you’d like! Lemon extract, almond, or even a hint of orange zest can add a fun twist to your biscuits!
- Plain Flour- Stick with plain (all-purpose) flour here. Self-raising flour will give you a cake texture!
- Cornflour- Cornflour in the recipe gives these biscuits a nice light, melt in the mouth texture!
- Egg- Just the yolks are needed for this recipe! Using only the egg yolk gives the dough a rich, tender texture and helps it hold together beautifully without becoming too dry or cakey.
How To Make Easter Jammie Dodgers
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and icing sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.
Sift in the plain flour, cornflour, and a pinch of salt. Mix until it comes together into a soft dough! Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
Roll and Cut Into Bunny Shapes
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper/ baking paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5 mm thick. Use a bunny-shaped cookie cutter to cut out your biscuits. On half of them, use a small heart cutter to create the little jam window (the iconic “Dodger” look)!
Bake The Biscuits
Place the biscuits on your prepared trays and place them in the fridge for 30 minutes to help your biscuits maintain their shape! Once chilled, bake for 10–12 minutes, or until just turning golden at the edges. Let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
Assembling / Decorating
Once cooled, spread a teaspoon of your chosen jam on the flat side of the whole bunny biscuits. Top with the heart cut out bunnies and press gently to sandwich. Dust with icing sugar to make them extra cute!
Why You’ll Love These Bunny Biscuits
If you’re on the hunt for a fun and festive Easter baking idea, look no further! Bunny-shaped Jammie Dodgers are here! How cute are they?! They are sure to be a hit for both adults and kids this Easter.
- Perfect for Easter– Shaped like bunnies, filled with jam, and so cute!
- Easy to Make– With simple ingredients and an easy to follow recipe, these cookies are amazing for family baking sessions. Kids will love cutting, decorating and eating them!
- Cute Bunny Shapes– The cute bunny cut-out adds a fun, festive touch that’s perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Perfect for All Ages– Whether you’re baking with little ones or indulging as an adult, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s face. I’m 25 and I love anything cute so these are right up my street!
- Adaptable– Use different flavoured jams or even curds! You could even add caramel into the middle, they sound absolutely delicious!
Tips & Tricks
- Chill the dough– Chilling your cookie dough is key for these bunny biscuits. It makes the dough easier to roll and cut, helps the cookies hold their shape, and prevents spreading in the oven. Cute bunnies only please.
- Don’t overbake– These biscuits should stay pale and buttery, not golden brown. Overbaking will make them dry and crunchy rather than soft and tender. They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
- Roll evenly– Try to roll the dough to an even thickness so all your biscuits bake at the same rate. This gives you consistent texture and perfectly baked cookies every time.
- Use baking paper– Lining your trays with baking paper prevents sticking and helps the biscuits bake evenly without browning too much on the bottom.
- Press shapes gently– When cutting out your bunny shapes, press firmly but gently. Twisting the cutter can distort the shape and stop the cookies rising evenly.
- Decorate once fully cool– If you’re adding buttercream, icing, or coloured sugar, make sure the cookies are completely cool first to avoid melting or smudging your decorations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do bunny biscuits last?
These biscuits will keep well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Can I freeze the cookies?
Yes! Baked cookies freeze beautifully for 3+ months. Store them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Defrost at room temperature before decorating or serving.
Can I freeze the dough instead?
Absolutely. Cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before rolling and cutting.
Why did my cookies spread?
This usually happens if the dough wasn’t chilled enough or the butter was too warm. Pop the dough back in the fridge before baking to help the biscuits hold their shape.
Can I change the flavour?
Yes! Add lemon zest, orange zest, almond extract, or vanilla to customise your bunny biscuits.
Can kids help make these?
Definitely! This is a fun, easy baking recipe that’s perfect for baking with kids, especially cutting out the bunny shapes and decorating.
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These bunny biscuits are the perfect fun baking recipe for Easter, spring celebrations, or a cosy weekend bake. They’re easy to make, adorable to look at, and deliciously soft with a buttery flavour everyone will love. Whether you’re baking with kids, making homemade gifts, or adding a cute treat to your Easter table, these biscuits tick every box this Easter!
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Easter Jammie Dodgers
Ingredients
- 240g Unsalted Butter
- 150g Icing Sugar
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 320g Plain Flour
- 30g Cornflour
- 200g Raspberry Jam/Lemon Curd
Instructions
- Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (I use a stand mixer but you could use an electric hand whisk).
- Add in the vanilla extract, plain flour, cornflour and egg yolks and mix until a dough is formed.
- Wrap the dough in clingfilm and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2cm in thickness and then cut out bunny shapes (see notes to get the bunny cutter I use).
- You’ll need to cut a heart out of the centre of half of the biscuits you create to make the sandwiches.
- Transfer your bunny biscuits onto a lined baking tray and chill in the fridge for 1 hour (This will help them keep their shape).
- Once the dough has chilled, preheat your oven at 160c/ Gas mark 4.
- Once chilled, bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Once baked, allow to chill completely before filling.
- On the whole bunnies add a tsp of jam or lemon curd and spread evenly (don't go right to the edges) add the other biscuit on top, in line with the other bunny! Dust with icing sugar if you'd like!
- Finally, Eat!
Notes
- These will last for 4-5 days at room temperature.
- These can freeze filled or unfilled for 3+ months.
- This is the bunny cutter I used from amazon.
- These are the heart cutters I used for these biscuits, they come as a set but I used the smallest one for this recipe.
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