Description

These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips and pastel M&Ms, making them a fun and festive treat for the holiday. With a buttery, rich flavor and a perfectly chewy center, these cookies are perfect for Easter baskets, spring celebrations, or a weekend baking project.

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough:

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Mix-Ins:

12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup pastel M&Ms, plus extra for topping

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Step 3: Add the Chocolate & M&Ms

Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and pastel M&Ms.
Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls.
Press a few extra M&Ms and chocolate chips on top for decoration.

Step 4: Chill the Dough

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
If freezing, place dough balls on a baking sheet, freeze for 30 minutes, then transfer to a freezer bag.

Step 5: Bake the Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place chilled cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra thickness, chill the dough overnight.
For crispy edges, bake an additional 1-2 minutes.
To freeze baked cookies, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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

Nutrition

Calories: 180
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg