Easter M&M Cookies

Try this easy Easter cookies recipe for basic, no-frills sweet treats bursting with colorful M&M's. Sure to be a hit at any party.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 2 cups Easter-colored candy-coated chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter and sugars together in a large bowl on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, and baking soda and mix on low speed. Stir in milk chocolate candies.

Step 3

Refrigerate dough for 1 hour for best results.

Step 4

Scoop tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with your palm.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are flattened and light brown, 8 to 14 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes, then remove and place on a cooling rack.