Description

These colorful Easter M&M cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with festive sweetness! The bright, crunchy M&M’s add the perfect pop of color, making them an ideal treat for springtime celebrations, Easter baskets, or just a fun family bake. Easy to make and even easier to eat!

Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups Easter-themed M&M’s (or regular M&M’s)

1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional for extra sweetness)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
Gently fold in the M&M’s (reserve a few to place on top of the cookies before baking) and white chocolate chips, if using.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Press a few extra M&M’s on top of each cookie for added color and decoration.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden, but the centers are still soft.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For softer cookies, remove them from the oven as soon as they begin to turn golden.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

If you want to make these even more festive, feel free to add pastel-colored sprinkles on top before baking.