Bunnies on the Lawn
Transform your appetizer game with this whimsical "Bunnies on the Lawn" recipe, perfect for springtime gatherings, Easter celebrations, or simply delighting your guests with something fun and creative. Golden crescent rolls, tinted with orange food coloring to mimic carrots, are filled with a savory herb cream cheese mixture made with fresh dill and chives, creating a perfect balance of flavor. Adorably garnished with mini pretzel sticks to resemble carrot tops and artfully arranged on a bed of fresh baby spinach or mixed greens, this dish is as charming as it is delicious. With a quick 25-minute prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is an instant crowd-pleaser that’s Instagram-worthy and kid-approved! Whether you're looking for unique finger foods or festive party snacks, these "bunnies" will hop their way into your heart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- 10 drops orange food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 12 pieces mini pretzel sticks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles as per the package instructions.
In a small mixing bowl, combine 10 drops of orange food coloring with 1 teaspoon of water to create an orange wash.
Brush the orange wash over the surface of each triangle of crescent roll dough to resemble carrots.
Roll each triangle starting at the wide end, forming a carrot shape. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the rolls cool completely on a wire rack.
While the rolls are cooling, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, chopped dill, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag (or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off) for easy filling.
Once the rolls are cool, pipe the cream cheese mixture into the center of each roll.
Garnish the tops of the rolls with a mini pretzel stick inserted at the thin end to resemble carrot tops.
Arrange the baby spinach or mixed greens on a serving platter to create the lawn.
Place the filled carrot-shaped rolls on top of the greens, creating the appearance of bunnies interacting with the lawn.
Serve immediately and enjoy this adorable, tasty snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.9 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3263 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 321 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
