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.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:37 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles as per the package instructions.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, combine 10 drops of orange food coloring with 1 teaspoon of water to create an orange wash.

Step 4

Brush the orange wash over the surface of each triangle of crescent roll dough to resemble carrots.

Step 5

Roll each triangle starting at the wide end, forming a carrot shape. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the rolls cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag (or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off) for easy filling.

Step 9

Once the rolls are cool, pipe the cream cheese mixture into the center of each roll.

Step 10

Garnish the tops of the rolls with a mini pretzel stick inserted at the thin end to resemble carrot tops.

Step 11

Arrange the baby spinach or mixed greens on a serving platter to create the lawn.

Step 12

Place the filled carrot-shaped rolls on top of the greens, creating the appearance of bunnies interacting with the lawn.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy this adorable, tasty snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	609.2 grams (609.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1672

Total Fat 118.90g	152%
Saturated Fat 62.00g	310%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 229mg	76%
Sodium 3263mg	142%
Total Carbohydrate 115.00g	42%
Dietary Fiber 2.80g	10%
Total Sugars 33.50g
Protein 33.80g	68%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321mg	25%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 838mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 27.6%