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Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate festive treat for celebrating Easter! With vibrant pastel-colored chocolate chips or candies and a soft, chewy texture, these cookies add a pop of color to your holiday dessert table. Customize them with nuts or sprinkles for an extra touch of fun. Easy to make and full of festive flavors, they’re perfect for family gatherings, Easter parties, or a special treat for yourself!

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups Easter-themed chocolate chips or candies (e.g., pastel M&M's, mini chocolate eggs, or spring-colored chocolate chips)

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) or sprinkles for extra flair

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  • Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

  • Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.

  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, beating on low speed just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

  • Add Easter Goodies: Fold in the Easter-themed chocolate chips or candies (and nuts or sprinkles, if using) with a spatula.

  • Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  • Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers are still soft.

  • Cool: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • Serve: Enjoy your festive Easter cookies with a glass of milk or share them with family and friends!

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, simply leave out the chopped nuts.

  • If you need a gluten-free option, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and check that your other ingredients are gluten-free.

  • To make these cookies vegan, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and use flax eggs or an egg substitute.

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