2 pkgs. yeast, quick rise
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
6 tbsp. butter
2 lg. eggs
8 chocolate kisses
1 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

In bowl, combine yeast, sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour. In saucepan over medium heat, heat butter and 1 cup water until very warm (125).

With mixer at low speed, beat liquid into dry ingredients. At medium speed, beat 2 minutes. Reserve 1 egg white; beat in egg and egg yolk with 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes. Stir in 2 1/4 cups flour.

Turn dough onto floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, working in about 1/4 cup flour while kneading. Shape dough into a ball; cover and let rest 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Cut dough into eighths. For 1 bunny; cut 1 piece dough in half; shape half into ball, with a kiss in center, for body. Place on cookie sheet. Cut other half in half; shape half into ball; brush with egg white; place next to large ball, tucking slightly under it for head. For remaining half, pinch off 3/4 inch piece for tail and shape 2 ears. Brush tail and ears with egg whites; tuck slightly under bunny. Bake 15 minutes or until browned. Cool on rack. Repeat to make 4 more.

Mix confectioners' sugar with about 1/4 teaspoon water and a hint of red food coloring (for pink) use to draw face on bunnies. If you like, tie bows around bunnies necks.

About 430 calories, 12 grams fat, 54 mg cholesterol, 535 mg sodium.