M&M Bunny Cookies Soft Chewy (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies packed with colorful M&M candies and perfect for Easter celebrations with loved ones.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 1 cup chocolate M&M candies (Easter colors preferred)
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
→ Decoration
11 - Extra M&M candies for topping
12 - Bunny-shaped marshmallows or edible eyes (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
04 - Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in M&M candies and white chocolate chips (if using).
07 - Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, place dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Top each with extra M&M candies and optional bunny decorations.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cookies stay perfectly soft for days thanks to the brown sugar secret
- They look impressive but come together in under 30 minutes
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- Overbaking is the enemy because these continue cooking on the hot pan
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes makes them thicker and chewier
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine more evenly and prevent dense cookies
- Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform baking times and professional looking results