Easter Bunny Cookies with M and Ms
These festive Easter Bunny Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for spring! With pastel M&Ms folded into the dough and adorable bunny shapes pressed on top, they’re sure to delight everyone at your Easter gathering.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- medium mixing bowl
- Cookie scoop
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup Easter M&Ms plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars together 1-2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and egg, and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, until everything is combined and the dough comes together.
- Add the M&Ms and chocolate chips, and stir into the dough until well distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the cookies onto the parchment. Bake until the edges barely start to brown, about 9 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven, and immediately press the M & Ms into bunny shapes. If necessary, cut M & Ms in half to make ears. Makes about 24 cookies.
Notes
To make dough in advance: Prepare the cookie dough through Step 5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer dough to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To store baked cookies: Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, and enjoy within 5 days for best flavor.
To freeze baked cookies: Pack the cookies in an airtight container or wrap in parchment paper and store in a plastic zip-top freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
To thaw frozen baked cookies: Place the frozen cookies on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Allow to gradually thaw overnight or about 8 hours. Then transfer the bag to the kitchen counter and allow to come to room temperature for 1 hour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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