Description
These Easter M&M Cookies are a festive and delicious treat that’s perfect for celebrating the holiday. They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful M&Ms and white chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (213g) packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips, divided
- 1 1/4 cups Easter M&M candies, divided
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugars and beat for 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Chips and Candies: Fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup of M&Ms.
- Scoop and Chill: Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.
- Top and Cool: Immediately press remaining chocolate chips and M&Ms onto the warm cookies. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cookie Size: Use a smaller cookie scoop and reduce baking time for smaller cookies.
- Flour: Use a kitchen scale to measure flour accurately for best results.
- Chilling: For optimal flavor and texture, chill the scooped cookie dough for 24-48 hours before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
