If you’re looking for a fun, festive dessert that’s simple to make and perfect for spring gatherings, these Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are exactly what you need. Made with melted butter for extra softness and topped with colorful Easter M&M’s arranged like bunny faces, these cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly cute. In this guide, you’ll learn how to make Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies step by step, plus storage tips, decorating ideas, and helpful baking secrets for bakery-style results every time.
A Sweet Easter Tradition in Our Kitchen
Every Easter morning, before baskets are opened and eggs are hunted, something sweet fills our kitchen. The smell of warm vanilla, melted butter, and chocolate chips drifting from the oven means spring has officially arrived.
The first time I made these Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies, my daughter insisted the M&M’s needed to look like bunny faces. Grandma laughed while we carefully pressed little candy “ears” into each cookie. That simple decorating step turned ordinary chocolate chip cookies into something magical.
What I love most about these Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies is how effortless they are. No chilling required. No complicated steps. Just mix, scoop, bake, and decorate. If you enjoy festive desserts like our Strawberry Honeybun Cake, these cookies offer that same cheerful holiday charm in a handheld treat.
They’re perfect for Easter baskets, school parties, spring bake sales, or a cozy afternoon baking session with kids.
Ingredients for Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup Easter M&M’s candies
The melted butter gives these cookies a rich, chewy texture. The combination of granulated and brown sugar creates depth of flavor and softness. Meanwhile, mini chocolate chips distribute evenly in every bite.
If you love soft cookie recipes like our Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Cookies, this Easter version delivers the same tender texture with colorful flair.
How to Make Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Melt Butter Carefully
Microwave butter for about 40 seconds until just melted. It should not be hot. Swirl remaining pieces until fully melted.
Step 3: Mix Sugars
Add granulated and brown sugar to melted butter. Mix until creamy.
Step 4: Add Eggs & Vanilla
Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until combined but avoid overmixing.
Step 5: Combine Dry Ingredients
Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until incorporated.
Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips
Stir in mini chocolate chips evenly.
Step 7: Scoop & Roll
Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons). Roll into smooth balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes. Remove when cookies are puffy and just turning golden. Do not overbake.
Step 9: Decorate Immediately
Cut half the M&M’s in half while cookies bake. Once removed from oven, press one whole M&M for the bunny face and two halves for ears.
Step 10: Cool
Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
If you enjoy festive spring desserts like our Raspberry Angel Food Cake, these cookies make the perfect sweet pairing for an Easter dessert table.
Serving, Variations & Storage
How to Serve Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Serve these cookies:
- In Easter baskets
- On spring dessert platters
- At classroom Easter parties
- With milk or hot cocoa
Their bright pastel colors instantly make any table feel festive.
Flavor Variations
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Mix in pastel sprinkles for more color.
- Add ½ teaspoon almond extract for depth.
- Use peanut butter M&M’s for a twist.
Storage Tips
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
FAQs About Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Do I need to chill the dough?
No. This recipe is designed as a no-chill cookie dough.
Why use melted butter?
Melted butter creates a softer, chewier cookie texture.
Can kids help decorate these?
Absolutely. Pressing the bunny face candies is a fun activity for children.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. Bake and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days before serving.
Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft & Festive Treat
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
Soft and festive Easter chocolate chip cookies decorated with colorful M&M bunny faces. No-chill and easy to make.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup Easter M&M’s
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix melted butter and sugars.
3. Add eggs and vanilla.
4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Scoop dough and place on lined baking sheet.
7. Bake 9-11 minutes.
8. Press M&M bunny decorations on warm cookies.
9. Cool completely before storing.
Notes
Do not overbake.
Decorate immediately after baking.
Store airtight up to 4 days.