Description
Indulgent Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies bring springtime sweetness to classic comfort treats. Pastel chocolate chips and festive sprinkles create irresistible bites you’ll crave during holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fat and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients and Mix-ins:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel-colored M&Ms or chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture that will provide structure to the cookies.
- Using a mixer, cream butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, developing a rich base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, adding vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile and ensure even distribution.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and pastel-colored M&Ms or chocolate eggs, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for a festive Easter treat.
- Portion the dough into tablespoon-sized rounds, placing them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for golden edges while maintaining soft centers – a key indicator of perfect cookie doneness.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, allowing them to firm up and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Adapt the cookie dough by swapping regular chocolate chips with dairy-free or vegan chocolate chips for those with dietary restrictions.
- Try different pastel-colored candies like sprinkles or crushed candy to create unique Easter-themed textures and colors.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth creaming and optimal cookie consistency, preventing dense or tough cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker, chewier cookie shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg