M&M Easter Cookies
These M&M Easter Cookies feature adorable M&M bunnies made with pastel candies, which fit spring and Easter perfectly. This is one of my favorite easy treats to celebrate with!
Servings: 12
Calories: 265kcal
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pastel M&Ms
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Decorating
- Additional pastel M&Ms for bunnies
- Flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
For the cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and fold in with a large spoon or rubber spatula until combined and a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the M&Ms and chocolate chips.
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop dough directly onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2½ inches apart.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers still look soft.
- To get a uniform round shape, immediately after removing from the oven, swirl a round cup or cookie cutter slightly larger than the cookies around each one to create a perfect circular shape.
To Decorate
- While the cookies are still warm, press one whole pastel M&M into the center for the bunny face.
- Cut another M&M in half and place the halves above the center candy to form ears.
- Add 2-3 bunnies per cookie.
- Add a few extra chocolate chips and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If the dough gets too warm, your M&M Easter cookies will spread too much in the oven. Place it in the fridge for a few minutes to chill if this happens.
- Overbaking these cookies will make them very dry. They’re done when the edges start to brown, but the centers are still soft.
- Be gentle with the M&M bunnies so the candies don’t crack. Add them while the cookies are still warm, so they stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg