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Easter Cookies

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Colorful and fun cookies perfect for celebrating Easter with family and friends.

  • Total Time: 31 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened but still cool
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • â…“ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Easter/spring M&M’s, plus extra for topping
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks, plus extra for topping
  • ¼ cup pastel sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat the butter and both sugars in a separate bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed and mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the M&M’s and white chocolate chips.
  7. Place the sprinkles in a shallow bowl.
  8. Scoop out balls of cookie dough (1½ to 2½ tablespoon portions) and press the top into the sprinkles.
  9. Chill the dough balls in the fridge for about 20 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
  10. Place the dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
  11. Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are set but the center is slightly underdone.
  12. Cool the cookies on wire racks and press M&M’s or chocolate chips on top if desired.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for best freshness. They can also be frozen for up to three months.

  • Author: elfassimaryam243gmail-com
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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