Soft Chewy Easter Bunny Cookies (Printable)
Soft and chewy cookies packed with colorful chocolate candies and topped with adorable bunny decorations for Easter.
# What You 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)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in M&M candies and white chocolate chips if using.
07 - Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, place dough balls 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 appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The centers stay incredibly soft and chewy days after baking
- Kids can decorate each cookie with their own personality
- They look impressive but require zero special decorating skills
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy, pull them out when edges look done
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly
03 -
- Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even baking
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and perfect results