Description
Sweet Easter magic unfolds with these chocolate chip cookies, blending festive charm and classic comfort. Pastel-hued chocolate chips dance through buttery dough, promising delightful bites that celebrate spring’s cheerful spirit for you.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Decorations:
- 2 cups pastel chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs
- 1/2 cup pastel sprinkles
- 1/4 cup Easter-themed candy pieces
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl to create a uniform dry mixture, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until completely combined.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a smooth, cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Gently fold in pastel chocolate chips, mini chocolate eggs, pastel sprinkles, and Easter-themed candy pieces, distributing evenly throughout the dough.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to help prevent spreading and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading too much and maintain a thick, chewy texture.
- Add extra pastel sprinkles on top of cookies just before baking for a more festive Easter appearance.
- Experiment with different chocolate egg varieties to create unique flavor combinations and visual interest.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg