Description
M&M Bunny Cookies are soft, chewy Easter cookies made with pastel milk chocolate M&Ms and decorated into adorable bunny faces. Perfect for spring parties, Easter gatherings, and festive dessert tables, these cookies combine a light, tender texture with colorful candy charm that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten and at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Decorations
- 1 cup milk chocolate pastel M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This evenly distributes the leavening agents for consistent rising.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and creamy to create a light base for soft, chewy cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Stir in the lightly beaten egg and vanilla extract until fully combined to bind ingredients and add flavor depth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mixture and mix just until dough forms. Avoid overmixing to prevent toughness.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough into 2 to 3 tablespoon balls and place 2 to 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges become lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Decorate: Remove cookies from oven and immediately press nine M&Ms into each warm cookie to form a bunny face—one flat candy for the head and two on their sides for ears.
- Cool: Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to set and maintain shape.
Notes
- Shape and decorate about six cookies at a time so you can work with warm dough and candies.
- Use a 1½-inch scoop for uniform cookie size and even baking.
- Remove cookies as soon as edges begin to brown for the perfect soft texture.
- If dough softens too much during baking, chill the mixing bowl briefly before scooping more dough.
- This recipe yields approximately 21 cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Easter Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: M&M cookies, Easter cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, pastel M&Ms, bunny cookies, spring desserts, holiday treats
