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When I first saw this little trick hopping around online, I felt an almost disproportionate level of excitement. It’s adorable, seasonal and, in my house, very on-brand. My daughter has had the nickname “Bunny” since the day she was born—for reasons we’ve never quite been able to pin down—so anything remotely rabbit-shaped tends to get immediate attention around here.
It’s also the rare baking trick that doesn’t require any real decorating skill. Which is ideal because, despite years in the kitchen, intricate dessert decorating remains firmly outside my wheelhouse. All it takes is a few strategically placed M&M’s, and suddenly your cookies have tiny candy ears and a whole lot of personality. It’s a clever trick that turns simple chocolate chip cookies into festive Easter treats.
When I tested it, I used our classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, and it worked beautifully—but the idea is flexible. You could just as easily use this trick on cakes, brownies, cookie bars or any frosted treat that could use a little Easter pizzazz.
How to Make Bunny Ear M&M’s Cookies
Bake your cookies as you normally would, then have a bowl of pastel blend M&M’s ready for when the cookies come out of the oven. Allow the cookies to cool just slightly. M&M’s tend to crack at too high a temperature, so if you press them in immediately, you risk splitting the candy shells. Once they’re warm, but not piping hot, it’s time to decorate.
Press one M&M flat-side down into the center of each cookie to create the “face.” Then take two more M&M’s and gently press them on their sides above it, angling them slightly outward so they resemble ears.
One small thing that made a difference for me: I usually shape my chocolate chip cookies by hand, but for this batch I used a scoop to achieve a smoother, more even surface. It helps the “face” sit cleanly and keeps the overall look a little more polished.
The original photo that inspired me showed three bunny faces per cookie. I tried it, and while it technically works, it felt a bit crowded for a standard-sized chocolate chip cookie. I preferred sticking to one bunny per cookie.
And if you happen to turn the “ear” M&M’s in the same direction as the “face,” you’ll notice something else entirely: a very convincing little mouse silhouette. File that away for a future Disney-themed party—red and yellow M&M’s would be especially adorable on those.
Once they’ve set, you’re left with a tray full of cheerful little bunny faces that feel special without much effort at all. It’s also a great way to include your kids in some baking fun. Their small hands and creativity will produce some seriously cute cookies. My own little bunny didn’t waste any time claiming them as her new signature cookie.
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