Description
These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and festive treats perfect for celebrating the holiday. Featuring a rich blend of milk and dark chocolate chips, and optional colorful Easter-themed candies, these cookies are easy to make and sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (mix of milk and dark, or pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate for a festive touch)
- 1/2 cup Easter-themed candy (optional, like mini Easter eggs or sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy, smooth, and light in color, about 2 to 3 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined, creating a smooth batter base for the cookies.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until all the flour is incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cookie crumb.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Candy: Stir in the chocolate chips and Easter-themed candy (if using) evenly throughout the dough to add bursts of sweetness and festive colors.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft. This results in a chewy and moist cookie center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these festive treats once cooled.
Notes
- For a festive Easter touch, substitute regular chocolate chips with pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, bake for an extra 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid overbaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Optional Easter-themed candies can be omitted or replaced with sprinkles or nuts according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
