Description
Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for spring celebrations. These delightful cookies combine the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies with vibrant, festive candies, making them a fun addition to any gathering. Their soft and chewy texture pairs beautifully with colorful M&Ms or candy-coated chocolates, capturing the joyous spirit of the season in every bite. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon, these cookies will surely bring smiles and sweetness to your table.
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 softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and half of the Easter candies gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, pressing remaining candies on top for decoration.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg