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Delightful Easter Cookies

Delightful Easter Cookies to Brighten Your Spring Celebrations

These Delightful Easter Cookies are the perfect blend of buttery sweetness and colorful charm, ensuring a festive touch to your spring celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitution: Gluten-free flour blend can be used to make gluten-free cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch salt A pinch can help balance sweetness.
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter Ensure butter is softened but cool to maintain cookie shape.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Adds moisture and a slight caramel flavor.
  • 1 egg Using a cold egg helps keep the dough from spreading too much.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 cup Easter/spring M&M's Substitution: Use chocolate chips or seasonal candy.
  • 0.5 cups white chocolate chips
  • sprinkles pastel sprinkles Decorative element that adds visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Delightful Easter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cold egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture on low speed until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of Easter/spring M&M's and ½ cup of white chocolate chips, reserving a handful of M&M's for topping later.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and shape it into balls, dipping the tops in pastel sprinkles.
  8. Bake for 8-11 minutes until puffy with set edges and a soft center.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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