Easter M&M Cookies – Soft, Chewy & Packed with Spring Colors!
There’s nothing better than a soft, chewy cookie loaded with chocolate and colorful candies—especially when it’s made extra festive for Easter! These Easter M&M Cookies are the perfect treat for springtime, featuring pastel M&M’s, melty chocolate chips, and a buttery, golden-brown cookie base. Whether you’re making them for an Easter celebration, gifting them to friends and family, or just treating yourself, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!
Easter M&M Cookies
This recipe is simple to whip up with pantry staples, and there’s no chilling required—so you can go from mixing to baking in no time. The combination of brown sugar and butter creates a rich, chewy texture, while the M&M’s and chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, pressing a few extra M&M’s on top before baking gives them that picture-perfect, bakery-style look.
Perfect for Easter Baskets, Parties & More
These cookies aren’t just delicious; they’re also super fun to make! Get the whole family involved and let the kids add extra M&M’s to their cookies. Pack them up in Easter baskets, serve them at a spring brunch, or simply enjoy them with a glass of milk for the ultimate cozy treat. No matter how you enjoy them, these cookies bring a little extra joy to the season.
What You Will Love About This Recipe
✅ No Chilling Needed – Unlike some cookie recipes, you can bake these right away!
✅ Soft, Chewy & Chocolatey – The perfect texture with melty chocolate in every bite.
✅ Festive & Colorful – The pastel M&M’s make these cookies extra special for Easter.
✅ Perfect for Sharing – Great for Easter baskets, dessert tables, or gifting to friends.
✅ Customizable – Swap in different M&M colors for any holiday!
How to make Easter M&M Cookies
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy and well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla.
5. Slowly add the flour mixture, scraping down the sides as needed.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
7. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Press extra M&Ms into the top of each cookie dough ball.
8. Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes.
9. Allow the cookies to cool 5 to 7 minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool.
Tips & Tricks
- ⭐ Use Room Temperature Butter – This helps create a smooth, well-mixed dough for the perfect cookie texture.
- ⭐ Don’t Overbake – The cookies will continue to set on the baking sheet after removing them from the oven. Take them out when the edges are just golden brown.
- ⭐ Extra M&M’s for the Win – Press a few additional M&M’s onto each cookie dough ball before baking for a bakery-style look.
- ⭐ Mix Up the Chocolate – Try using white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips for a fun twist!
- ⭐ Make Them Ahead – These cookies stay soft for days and freeze beautifully. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for later.
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Easter M&M Cookies
Easter M&M Cookies are a staple of the season as it combines basic ingredients and Easter M&Ms to create a soft chewy cookie loaded with chocolate chips and M&Ms that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies (plus extra for the top of the cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla.
- Slowly add the flour mixture, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the dough and place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Press extra M&Ms into the top of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 to 7 minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 399Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 318mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 2gSugar: 47gProtein: 6g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
