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M&M Bunny Cookies

Delightful M&M Bunny Cookies for a Cheery Easter Treat

M&M Bunny Cookies are visually delightful and easy to make, perfect for Easter celebrations with a soft, chewy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for forming the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensures a light texture.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor; opt for fine sea salt.
  • ½ cup butter (softened) Adds richness; can substitute margarine.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness and moisture.
  • ½ cup brown sugar (packed) Contributes moisture and deeper flavor.
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten) Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup milk chocolate pastel M&Ms Brings sweetness and color.
Decorating
  • 1 cup extra M&Ms For pressing into cookies.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and light in color.
  4. Mix in the beaten egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  8. Press nine pastel M&Ms into each warm cookie to form bunny faces.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to decorate cookies while they are still warm for better adherence of M&Ms. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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