Indulge in the delight of delicious homemade Easter M&M Cookies. These soft and chewy treats are perfect for celebrating the Easter season. Packed with colorful M&M candies, these cookies are a delightful combination of sweetness and chocolatey goodness. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of these delectable cookies to enjoy with your family and friends. Get ready to impress everyone with your baking skills!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
 
- 1 cup granulated sugar
 
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
 
- 2 large eggs
 
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
 
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
 
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
 
- 1 1/2 cups Easter M&M candies
 
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
 
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
 
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
 
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
 
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
 
- Fold in the Easter M&M candies, reserving a few for topping.
 
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
 
- Gently press a few reserved M&M candies onto the top of each cookie dough ball.
 
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
 
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
 
- Enjoy these delightful Easter M&M Cookies with your loved ones!
 
Interesting Facts
Easter M&M Cookies are a fun and colorful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
These cookies are a great way to use up any leftover Easter M&M candies.
You can customize these cookies by using different colors of M&M candies to match any holiday or occasion.