Description
Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful and colorful treat that perfectly captures the spirit of the spring season. These cookies combine classic chocolate chip flavor with vibrant candies, making them an irresistible addition to any festive gathering. Whether you’re celebrating Easter or simply enjoying a sweet snack, these soft and chewy cookies will bring joy to everyone who tries them. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, they are a perfect way to brighten up your dessert table or share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms or candy-coated chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the Easter candies.
- Scoop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets; press remaining candies on top for decoration.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg