Soft Chewy Bunny Cookies (Printable View)
Soft and chewy cookies bursting with colorful M&M chocolates, decorated with adorable bunny details for festive Easter occasions.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 1 cup chocolate M&M candies (Easter colors preferred)
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
→ Decoration
11 - Extra M&M candies for topping
12 - Bunny-shaped marshmallows or edible eyes (optional)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in M&M candies and white chocolate chips if using.
07 - Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, place dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Top each with extra M&M candies and optional bunny decorations.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The centers stay ridiculously soft even days later, which is rare for decorated cookies
- Kids can help with the decorating part while you handle the hot oven work
- They look impressive but come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
- Underbaking by 1 to 2 minutes is the secret to that soft chewy texture everyone loves
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents spreading too thin, though it's not required
- These cookies freeze beautifully baked or frozen raw for later baking sessions
03 -
- Press M&Ms into the dough after scooping rather than folding them all in to prevent sinking
- Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for evenly browned cookies