M&M Magic: The Ultimate Easter Cookie Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1cupbutter, softened

  • 1cuppacked brown sugar

  • ¾cupwhite sugar

  • 2eggs

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

  • 2 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • ¾teaspoonsalt

  • ¾teaspoonbaking soda

  • 2cupsEaster-colored candy-coated chocolate pieces (such as M&M’s®)

Cooking Directions

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

  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.

  3. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour for best results.

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

  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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
7g
37%
Cholesterol
38mg
13%
Sodium
186mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
26g
Protein
3g
5%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
32mg
2%
Iron
1mg
5%
Potassium
81mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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