M&M Bunny Cookies Soft Chewy (Printable)

Soft, colorful cookies with M&M candies perfect for Easter gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 cup chocolate M&M candies
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

→ Decoration

11 - Extra M&M candies for topping
12 - Bunny-shaped marshmallows or edible eyes

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in M&M candies and white chocolate chips by hand.
07 - Scoop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Press extra M&Ms and decorations onto tops.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The centers stay incredibly soft while edges get just the right amount of chew
  • Kids go absolutely wild for the candy eyes and colorful M&M details
  • These freeze beautifully so you can make them weeks ahead
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of soft cookies, pull them when edges look done
  • Chilling dough 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
  • Decoration placement matters, press candies gently into dough before baking
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients create the best texture, plan ahead
  • A cookie scoop ensures uniform size and even baking
  • Rotate baking sheets halfway through for consistent results

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