Description
Delightful Easter M&M cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful candy, perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Easter M&Ms (or regular M&Ms)
- Extra M&Ms for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the pure vanilla extract.
- Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the M&Ms, reserving some for topping.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Top each cookie ball with extra M&Ms.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Dough can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For gluten-free options, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg