Easter M&M White Chocolate Cookies (Print View)

Soft cookies packed with M&M's, white chocolate, and pastel sprinkles—perfect for Easter celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet & Sweet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed and fresh
08 - 1 large egg, cold
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins & Toppings

10 - 3/4 cup Easter or spring M&M's, plus extra for topping if desired
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks, plus extra for topping if desired
12 - 1/4 cup pastel sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
04 - Add the cold egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Beat until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
05 - With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
06 - Gently stir in M&M's and white chocolate chips with a spatula.
07 - Scoop dough into balls, each about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons. Gently press the top of each dough ball into a shallow bowl of pastel sprinkles.
08 - For thicker cookies, refrigerate the shaped dough balls for about 20 minutes prior to baking.
09 - Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 to 2 inches apart. Ensure dough balls are mounded higher rather than wider.
10 - Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 11 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
11 - Place baking sheets on wire racks and allow cookies to cool completely. While warm, optionally press extra M&M's and chocolate chips onto cookie tops.

# Notes:

01 - Allow cookies to cool entirely on the baking sheets to prevent breakage and ensure a chewy center.
02 - Chilling the dough, even briefly, encourages a thicker, softer cookie.

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