Description
These Easter M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with pastel M&M’s! A fun and easy Easter treat that’s perfect for spring gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s (Easter-themed)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cookie Dough
- In a bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in pastel M&M’s and white chocolate chips.
3. Bake the Cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Gently press a few extra M&M’s on top for a pretty finish.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
4. Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve these soft and chewy Easter cookies with a glass of milk or warm tea!
Notes
✔ Use room temperature butter – Ensures even mixing.
✔ Don’t overbake – Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center.
✔ Press extra M&M’s on top – Makes them look bakery-style!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: DESSERT
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 230