Description
Easter is a time of joy, renewal, and, of course, sweet treats! This year, elevate your holiday baking with a batch of Easy Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are not only packed with the classic chocolate chip flavor everyone loves but are also adorned with colorful M&M candies to capture the festive spirit of Easter. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these delightful cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Let’s dive into the recipe and some expert tips to ensure your cookies are the highlight of your Easter celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup Easter M&M’s candies
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter in the microwave for about 40 seconds, ensuring it’s just melted and not hot. If there are any unmelted pieces, gently swirl the butter until it’s completely smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with both granulated and brown sugars. Stir until the mixture is creamy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing just until everything is well incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until the dough comes together without overmixing. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Using a medium cookie scoop or about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with silicone or parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are just starting to turn golden but are still puffy. Remember, the key to soft cookies is not to overbake them.
- Decorate: While the cookies are baking, prepare your M&M candies by cutting half of them in half to create the bunny ears. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently press a whole M&M into the center of each cookie for the nose and add two halves for the ears. The residual heat will help the candies stick to the cookies.