Description

These Easter Magic Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with festive colors and flavors! Made with a rich, buttery dough, a hint of cream cheese for extra softness, and packed with Easter M&M’s and Cadbury mini eggs, these cookies are the perfect springtime treat. Whether you’re baking them for an Easter party, a fun family activity, or just to enjoy a sweet holiday snack, they are guaranteed to be a hit!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup Easter M&M’s
¾ cup Cadbury mini eggs, coarsely chopped

For the Topping:

½ cup Easter M&M’s

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar, beating until well combined and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the Easter M&M’s and coarsely chopped Cadbury mini eggs, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to prevent excessive spreading while baking.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet with enough space between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Remove from the oven and immediately press extra Easter M&M’s on top of the warm cookies for a festive look.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these festive, chocolate-filled Easter cookies!

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much and ensures a thick, chewy texture.
To store, keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Unbaked cookie dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months and baked fresh when needed. Just add an extra 2 minutes to the baking time.
Feel free to swap in different types of M&M’s or chocolates to customize the cookies to your preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American