Description
Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive delight that combines the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies with colorful Easter candies. Perfect for spring gatherings, these cookies are not only fun to make but also bring joy and sweetness to any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, vibrant colors, and customizable decorations, they’re sure to become a favorite in your holiday baking repertoire. Whether you’re enjoying them at an Easter celebration or sharing them with family and friends, these cookies are a delightful treat that captures the spirit of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the 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 and press remaining candies on top for decoration.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg