Delightful Easter Cookies
These colorful and chewy cookies filled with M&Ms and white chocolate are quick to make and perfect for spring celebrations, bringing nostalgia and joy with every bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled Provides structure.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder A small lift and tenderness.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda A small lift and tenderness.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Balances the sweet and perks up flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool Gives rich, buttery flavor.
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar For sweetness.
- 0.33 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed Adds texture and a touch of molasses flavor.
- 1 large egg, cold Helps the dough not spread too much.
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Adds warmth.
Mix-ins
- 0.75 cup Easter/spring M&Ms Provides color and crunch.
- 0.5 cup white chocolate chips or chunks For creamy pockets of melt.
- 0.25 cup pastel sprinkles Purely decorative.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the cold egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- On low speed, add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently stir in M&Ms and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into 1.5–2 tablespoon portions, press into pastel sprinkles, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–11 minutes until edges are set. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For best results, do not overmix after adding flour, and use a cold egg for controlling dough spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 75mgSugar: 8g
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