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Soft and Chewy Easter Cookies: The Perfect Spring Treat

Soft and Chewy Easter Cookies
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These Easter cookies are the perfect treat for spring! Soft, chewy, and loaded with festive pastel M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and colorful sprinkles, they’re sure to brighten up your holiday table. Whether you’re baking with kids or just want a fun, seasonal dessert, these cookies are easy to make and absolutely delicious. Plus, they’re customizable—add your favorite mix-ins or toppings to make them your own!

Ingredients

▢ 1½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
â–¢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
▢ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool
▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
▢ ⅓ cup brown sugar, lightly packed (make sure it’s fresh and soft)
â–¢ 1 large egg, cold, straight from the fridge
â–¢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
â–¢ ¾ cup Easter/spring M&M’s, plus extra for topping (optional)
▢ ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks, plus extra for topping (optional)
▢ ¼ cup pastel sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently stir in the M&M’s and white chocolate chips. Place the sprinkles in a shallow bowl.
  7. Form Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into 1½ to 2½ tablespoon portions. Gently press the top of each dough ball into the sprinkles to coat.
  8. Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between them for spreading. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional Topping: While the cookies are still warm, press additional M&M’s or white chocolate chips onto the tops for extra decoration.

Notes

  1. Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough balls for 20 minutes before baking.
  2. Don’t Overbake: Remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. They’ll firm up as they cool.
  3. Perfectly Round Cookies: Use a glass or cookie cutter to gently shape the cookies right after they come out of the oven.
  4. Customize: Swap out the M&M’s and sprinkles for other festive candies or toppings.

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