(This recipe was originally written April 2017 and updated March 2025)

Easter is a time for family, celebration, and of course, delicious baked goods! These adorable Easter Bunny Buns are the perfect addition to your holiday table. Soft, easy to make, and shaped like little bunnies, they bring a whimsical touch to any Easter brunch or dinner. Whether you’re serving them as a side (by making them savoury) with a traditional meal or enjoying them with a cup of coffee (the chocolate ones), these buns are a delightful way to embrace the season. Plus, they’re a fun baking project to do with kids, making them a great way to create Easter memories together!

With Easter just around the corner, we could all use a quick little treat that anyone (even a kid) could make!!

These fun little baby bunny bum buns (yes, you can go ahead and use that as a tongue twister game at your dinner table…you’re welcome) will be a hit this weekend…fo realz!

And, yes, you are seeing Pillsbury Crescent Rolls and Nutella.

I know people are busy.  I get that we all want to be able to throw a few things together and create something fun in the kitchen that doesn’t take up tons of time.  If anyone turns their nose up to this, then I’m sorry.

My job as a culinary instructor has always been to teach people how to be comfortable enough in the kitchen to create good food that you can share with your loved ones.  And, what I always begin with is “do what you know…find successes in what you are already comfortable doing…then move forward from there”.  Companies that create products which allow you shortcuts (and, in turn bring us all back to the table) can – and should – be incorporated into our meals, especially if it means we are all breaking bread together and sharing our stories at the end of the day.

This is such an easy thing to do together…give it a shot…it’ll be fun…I promise!!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Adorable and festive – Shaped like cute bunnies, these buns add a touch of Easter magic to any meal.
• Soft and fluffy – Made with an easy store-bought dough (the easiest way to make the sweet variety is using Pillsbury crescent rolls) , they bake up light and airy, perfect for enjoying warm from the oven.
• Great for all ages – Kids will love shaping the dough into “bunny bums”, and adults will appreciate the delicious, slightly sweet taste.
• Versatile – Serve them sweet or savory, depending on what you add to the filling.
• Make-ahead friendly – Perfect for preparing in advance so you can enjoy stress-free Easter celebrations.

Here’s what you’ll need to make Easter Bunny Buns:

• Pillsbury crescent rolls – This is the easiest way to whip up these tasty morsels
• Nutella – For this sweet filling
• Coarse Sugar – A sprinkle of this sugar give these buns an extra crunch.

How to Make Easter Bunny Buns:

1. Prepare the Dough – Take the dough out of the package and unroll it (also, pinch together the seams and slice into strips)
2. Shape the Bunnies – Take the dough strips and spread about a tablespoon of nutella onto pieces and then pinch them closed. Twist and shape them into bunnies with ears and place a little dough ball for the “bum”.
3. Bake – Pop them in the oven until golden brown and irresistibly fluffy.
4. Serve and Enjoy – Best enjoyed warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Substitutions, Add-Ins, and Flavor Changes

Want to put your own twist on these Easter Bunny Buns? Here are some ideas:

Sweet Buns – Add cinnamon and nutmeg to the dough, or mix in small bits of dried fruit for a festive twist.

• Savory Buns – Take out the nutella and use pizza dough; sprinkle with garlic powder, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs and carry on with the assembly for a more savory Easter treat.
• Gluten-Free – Use a high-quality gluten-free pizza dough to make these buns celiac-friendly.

Storing, Freezing, and Make-Ahead Instructions

• Storing – Keep leftover buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Warm them slightly before serving for the best texture.
• Freezing – Once completely cooled, wrap buns individually in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or reheat in the oven before serving.

If you Love these Bunny Buns, You’ll Love These:

• Easter Chocolate Chip Ricotta Pie
• DIY Pretty Easter Bark
• Nonna’s Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake (Torta alla ricotta e cioccolato)

These Easter Bunny Buns are not just delicious but also a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday with a fun, hands-on baking project. Whether you go classic, sweet, or savory, these adorable buns are sure to be a hit at your Easter gathering. Happy baking and happy Easter!

Easy Bunny Buns for Easter

These cute sweet buns are going to be a hit with the kids!!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 1 package Pillbury crescent rolls
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 4 tbsp Nutella
• 2 tbsp milk or cream
• 2 tbsp course sugar

Instructions

 

• Unroll crescent dough unto a floured cutting board and squeeze edges together
• Cut into 9 strips; cut one of the strips into 8 pieces (this will be the tails)
• Spread about 1 tsp of Nutella along the centre of each strip (making sure to leave a bit of an edge)
• Pinch the edges closed; twist into a “bunny shape” (see above) and place on baking sheet.
• Take a piece of the small squares of dough and pinch into a ball; dip into the milk/cream, then dip into coarse sugar and place in the circle of the bun.
• Bake until golden (about 10-12 minutes) and serve warm

Notes

You can make this savoury by using pizza dough and savoury fillings