Description

These Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for spring gatherings or Easter celebrations. Loaded with chocolate chips and colorful candy-coated chocolates, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins:

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (like Easter M&M’s)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in Mix-Ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips (if using), and pastel candy-coated chocolates.
Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra candies on top for a festive look. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a bakery-style cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
These cookies are perfect for Easter baskets, brunch, or spring parties.