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Easter M&M Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these colorful Easter M&M Cookies featuring a perfect blend of white chocolate chips and festive M&Ms. Soft, chewy, and loaded with sweet candy bits, these cookies bring joy to any celebration and are simple to bake with basic pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (213g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (149g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 ¼ cups white chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 ¼ cups Easter M&M candies, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, continuing to beat for 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides to ensure everything is well incorporated.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  6. Fold in Chips and Candies: Gently fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup of Easter M&Ms to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Portion and Chill Dough: Use a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to drop dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Refrigerate the dough for at least 40 minutes to firm up.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the chilled dough for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown and puffy.
  9. Decorate and Cool: Immediately upon removing from the oven, press the remaining white chocolate chips and M&Ms onto the warm cookies for extra candy on top. Allow cookies to 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 if you prefer smaller cookies.
  • Flour Measurement: For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure flour accurately.
  • Chilling: For enhanced flavor and texture, chill scooped cookie dough for 24-48 hours before baking.
  • Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Keywords: Easter cookies, M&M cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, chewy cookies, colorful cookies, sweet treats

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