Dessert

M&M Bunny Cookies Recipe

ByRafael Mansero March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Introduction

These M&M Bunny Cookies are a festive and fun treat perfect for springtime or Easter celebrations. Soft, buttery cookies dotted with colorful pastel M&Ms create adorable bunny faces that are sure to delight kids and adults alike.

A group of round cookies is arranged in the shape of a bunny on a white marbled surface. Each cookie is light brown and slightly cracked on top, decorated with three pastel-colored candy pieces that form bunny faces—two small oval candies for ears and one round candy for the head. The colors of these candies are soft yellow, pink, blue, purple, and green, evenly mixed across the cookies. Around the bunny shape, many small round pastel candy pieces are scattered in matching colors. The overall look is bright, cheerful, and perfect for a spring or Easter theme. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate pastel M&Ms

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the dry mixture aside.
Step 3: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 5: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion about 2-3 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared cookie sheet. Leave 2-3 inches between cookies for spreading. Limit to about six cookies per sheet to allow time for decorating after baking.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Step 7: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press the M&Ms into the tops to create bunny faces. Use nine M&Ms per cookie: press one flat with the “M” side down for the face, then press two more on their sides above it for the ears. You can position the ears straight or flop one for a cute effect. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
Step 8: If the dough warms too much between batches and spreads excessively, chill the mixing bowl in the refrigerator before continuing to scoop and bake.

Tips & Variations

For extra bunny details, use mini chocolate chips for eyes and a pink candy for a nose.
If you can’t find pastel M&Ms, use regular or any colorful candy-coated chocolates.
Chilling the dough before baking can help prevent spreading and keep shapes more defined.

Storage

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them fresh longer, refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat briefly in the microwave if you prefer warm cookies, but avoid overheating to keep the M&Ms from melting too much.

How to Serve

The image shows soft, round cookies with a light golden color. Each cookie has two small almond-shaped candies at the top and one round candy below them, arranged like a bunny face. The candies are pastel colors: blue, pink, yellow, green, and purple. The cookies are placed closely together on a white marbled surface with some extra pastel candies scattered around. The texture of the cookie looks slightly crumbly and soft. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of chocolate or candy instead of M&Ms?

Yes, you can substitute with any candy-coated chocolates or chocolate chips, but the M&Ms’ shape and size work well for the bunny ears and face design.

Why do my cookies spread too much during baking?

Cookies often spread if the dough is too warm or the butter is too soft. Chilling the dough or mixing bowl before baking can help control spreading and maintain the shape for decorating.