Description
These Easter M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with pastel-colored M&Ms, making them the perfect festive treat for spring. With no-chill dough and an easy-to-follow recipe, they’re great for Easter parties, bake sales, or a fun family baking session.
Ingredients
Soft and Chewy Cookie Dough:
- Melted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda & baking powder
- Kosher salt
- Brown sugar & white sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Large egg
Festive Add-Ins:
- White chocolate chips
- Pastel M&Ms (for mixing and decorating)
Instructions
- Prep the Dough: Preheat oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix dry ingredients and set aside. Combine butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla before folding in the dry mixture.
- Add the M&M Magic: Stir in white chocolate chips and pastel M&Ms for a colorful, festive dough.
- Bake to Perfection: Scoop dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. While still warm, gently press additional M&Ms on top for decoration.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Use melted butter for extra chewy cookies.
- Don’t overmix the dough to maintain softness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American