Dessert

M&M Bunny Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Perfect for Easter Recipe

BySana Jeannette March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Introduction

These M&M Bunny Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of colorful chocolate candies, making them perfect for Easter celebrations. With a tender texture and festive look, they’re sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

A collection of small round cookies arranged closely in a rectangular shape on a white marbled surface. Each cookie is pale golden with a smooth texture and topped with small pastel-colored candy flowers in pink, blue, yellow, and purple. The candies are placed in the center of each cookie, showing delicate detail and bright colors contrasting softly against the light cookie base. Some small pastel candy stars are scattered around the cookies on the surface, adding more color to the scene. The overall look is neat, colorful, and festive. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder

¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten and at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup milk chocolate pastel M&Ms

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Add the lightly beaten egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.

Step 6: Scoop dough into balls about 2–3 tablespoons each and place them 2–3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges start to lightly brown.
Step 8: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press nine M&Ms into each cookie to form a bunny face.

Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

For a fun twist, try using white chocolate or peanut butter M&Ms instead of milk chocolate pastel ones.
Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.

If you want more pronounced bunny faces, press the M&Ms firmly into the dough right after baking while the cookies are still warm.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread in the container to maintain moisture. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

A collection of round sugar cookies arranged in rows on a white marbled surface. Each cookie is pale golden with a slightly rough texture and topped with a small cluster of pastel-colored candy decorations shaped like bunny faces in soft pink, purple, blue, and yellow. The candies are glossy and have tiny details like eyes and whiskers. The overall color palette is light and spring-themed, with the cookies' edges showing a slight crispness. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use self-rising flour instead of all-purpose flour?

It’s best to use all-purpose flour and add the baking powder and baking soda as specified. Using self-rising flour may affect the texture and rise of the cookies.