Description
These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the spring season. Packed with chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any Easter gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s (Easter-themed)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Optional sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and M&M’s.
- Scoop and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press extra M&M’s or sprinkles on top of each dough ball.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra festive cookies, use pastel sprinkles or swap in mini Cadbury eggs.
- To make ahead, chill dough for up to 48 hours or freeze for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
