Try this recipe for basic, no-frills Easter cookies with M&M's® for an easy sweet treat to bring to any party.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
266 Calories
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.
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®)
