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Soft Easter Bunny M&M Cookies

Thick, soft-baked Easter cookies loaded with pastel M&M candies and buttery vanilla flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Spring
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Easter M&M candies pastel
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Fold in Easter M&M candies and chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and top with extra M&Ms.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.

Notes

Do not overbake for best soft texture.