Description
These Easter M&M Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Soft and chewy cookies packed with pastel-colored M&M’s and chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any spring gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup pastel-colored Easter M&M’s
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Extra M&M’s for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the Easter M&M’s and chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets. Press extra M&M’s on top of each dough ball. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For bakery-style cookies, chill the dough for 30–60 minutes before baking.
- These cookies freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
