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Easter Cookies: The Perfect Spring Treat for Your Holiday Table

Easter Cookies
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These Easter Cookies are the perfect treat for springtime baking! Soft, chewy, and packed with festive colors, they feature pastel M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Whether you’re baking for Easter, a spring party, or just because, these cookies are sure to bring joy. Plus, they’re easy to make and fun to decorate with the whole family!

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 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)
  • 1 large egg, cold, straight from the fridge
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture and mix 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. Shape the cookies: Scoop the dough into 1½ to 2½ tablespoon-sized balls. Press the top of each ball into the sprinkles to coat.
  8. Chill (optional): For thicker cookies, chill the dough balls in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  9. Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1-2 inches between them for spreading. Bake for 8-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly underdone.
  10. Shape (optional): For perfectly round cookies, use a glass or bowl to gently swirl the edges of the cookies while they’re still warm.
  11. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Decorate (optional): Press additional M&M’s or white chocolate chips onto the warm cookies for extra flair.

Notes

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 20 minutes before baking.
  • Use fresh, soft brown sugar to ensure the cookies stay moist.
  • Add extra M&M’s or white chocolate chips on top of the cookies right after baking for a prettier presentation.
  • To make perfectly round cookies, use a glass or bowl to gently shape them while they’re still warm.

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