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Chocolate Easter Treats Easter M&M Cookies for Easy Easter Baking

Easter M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Desserts for Easter Brunch

Soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful chocolate, these Easter M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easy Desserts for Easter Brunch are the kind of treat that instantly brightens any spring celebration. Each bite combines buttery cookie dough, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy pastel M&M candies that add the perfect festive touch. They’re simple to make, bake quickly, and fill the kitchen with that irresistible homemade cookie aroma everyone loves. Perfect for Easter baskets, dessert trays, or a cheerful brunch table, these cookies deliver classic comfort with a playful holiday twist. One batch disappears fast—so don’t be surprised when everyone reaches for seconds (or thirds)!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course: Dinner, Easter Recipes, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Easter M&M candies
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

    1. Prepare the Oven

    Begin by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking trays with parchment paper or silicone baking mats so the cookies won’t stick.

    2. Mix the Butter and Sugars

    Place the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat them together until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and creamy. This usually takes about 2–3 minutes.

    3. Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Crack the eggs into the bowl one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and continue mixing until the batter looks smooth and well blended.

    4. Combine the Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

    5. Form the Cookie Dough

    Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix gently until everything just comes together into a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.

    6. Add Chocolate and Candy

    Using a spatula, fold the Easter M&M candies and chocolate chips into the dough. Make sure the colorful candies and chocolate pieces are spread evenly throughout.

    7. Portion the Dough

    Scoop spoonfuls of dough (about one tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each scoop so the cookies have room to spread while baking.

    8. Bake the Cookies

    Place the trays in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes. The cookies are ready when the edges turn light golden brown while the centers remain soft.

    9. Cool Before Serving

    Allow the cookies to rest on the baking tray for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack so they can cool completely before serving.