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A pile of soft Easter M&M Cookies with pastel pink and blue chocolate candies on a white plate.
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Easter M&M Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all -purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1.5 cups Easter -themed pastel M&Ms

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream softened butter and sugars in a mixer for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  • Fold in 1 cup of M&Ms manually with a spatula.
  • Scoop 30-gram balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on sheets.
  • Press remaining M&Ms into the top of each dough ball.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  • Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.