Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These vibrant, festive cookies combine classic chocolate chips with colorful pastel candies, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is soft but not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel candies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy (about 3 to 5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and pastel candies.
Baking
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, and allow to cool slightly on the sheets before transferring to wire racks.
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Notes
For optimal results, chill the dough for 30 minutes if not baking immediately. Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes.