Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies that combine rich chocolate chips with festive pastel candies, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before use.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Add one at a time.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately for best results.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel candies Adds a festive touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then add the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and pastel candies.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly underdone.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking and avoid overmixing after adding the flour.