Description
Soft and chewy cookies adorned with vibrant M&M candies, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 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
- 1 cup milk chocolate pastel M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and creamy in a separate bowl.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until a dough forms.
- Scoop dough into balls about 2–3 tablespoons each and place 2–3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges begin to lightly brown.
- Remove from oven and immediately press nine M&Ms into each cookie to form a bunny face.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg