Description
Sweet memories of childhood come alive with Easter Cookies, a delightful treat that brings families together. Crisp, buttery, and adorned with pastel sprinkles, these cookies promise a moment of pure joy you’ll savor with each delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool
- 3/4 cup Easter/spring M&Ms
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Use an electric mixer to cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the cold egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated and scraping bowl sides to ensure complete blending.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture on low speed, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Gently fold Easter M&M’s and white chocolate chips into the dough, reserving a few for decorative topping.
- Form dough into balls (1½-2½ tablespoons), rolling tops in pastel sprinkles for festive decoration. Optional: Refrigerate dough balls for 20 minutes to achieve thicker cookies.
- Arrange dough balls on prepared baking sheets, allowing space for expansion. Bake 8-11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Immediately after removing from oven, use a spoon to shape cookies into perfect circles. Quickly press additional M&M’s and chocolate chips onto warm surface for enhanced visual appeal.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to wire cooling racks, enabling them to firm up and reach optimal texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for a smoother, more evenly mixed cookie dough that creates a perfect texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with more defined edges.
- Swap regular M&M’s with dairy-free or vegan chocolate alternatives to make the recipe allergy-friendly and inclusive for different dietary needs.
- Press extra chocolate chips and M&M’s on top of the cookies immediately after baking to create a professional-looking, Instagram-worthy finish that ensures maximum chocolate coverage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg