Easter M&M Cookies: Soft and Chewy Spring Favorite Recipe
These Easter M&M Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful Easter-themed M&Ms, making them a perfect festive treat for spring celebrations. With a buttery base and just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies are easy to make and delightfully festive.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups Easter M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make the cookies tough.
- Fold in M&Ms: Gently fold in the Easter M&M candies to evenly distribute them throughout the dough without breaking the candies.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers remain soft for that chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set without breaking.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level in the cookies.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing cookies 2 inches apart prevents them from merging together while baking.
- For extra softness, slightly underbake and allow cookies to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keywords: Easter cookies, M&M cookies, soft and chewy cookies, spring dessert, holiday treats