Description
Sweet Easter celebrations come alive with heavenly Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies, blending festive charm and classic comfort. Pastel-hued chocolate morsels nestled in buttery dough create an irresistible treat you’ll want to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for perfect cookie placement.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip room temperature butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar blend, stirring until the ingredients meld seamlessly and develop a uniform consistency.
- In a separate bowl, carefully sift together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, creating a light and even dry ingredient mixture.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately integrate chocolate chips and M&Ms throughout the dough, ensuring an even distribution of colorful Easter-themed morsels.
- Using a cookie scoop, form uniform dough balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, optionally pressing additional M&Ms onto the surface for extra decoration.
- Chill the cookie dough in the freezer for a minimum of one hour, which helps prevent spreading and intensifies flavor development.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), allowing it to reach the optimal temperature for even baking.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, looking for a slightly underdone appearance that promises a soft, chewy center.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, embellish with extra candies or chocolate chips while the cookies remain warm and malleable.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack, helping them set and maintain structural integrity.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container, preserving their freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Chill Dough for Maximum Flavor Freezing the cookie dough helps develop deeper, richer flavors and prevents excessive spreading during baking.
- Customize Chocolate Mix Experiment with different chocolate chip and M&M color combinations to match seasonal themes or personal preferences.
- Room Temperature Ingredients Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Make Ahead Friendly Prepare cookie dough balls in advance and freeze for spontaneous fresh-baked treats anytime, perfect for busy schedules.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg