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Easter M&M & White Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These colorful Easter Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a soft, chewy texture packed with festive M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and pastel sprinkles. Perfect for celebrating spring holidays, they combine classic cookie flavors with a fun, colorful twist, making them ideal for Easter baskets, parties, or just a sweet seasonal snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened but still cool)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar (lightly packed, fresh and soft)
  • 1 large egg (cold, straight from the fridge)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Add-ins and Toppings

  • ¾ cup Easter/spring M&M’s (plus extra for topping, if desired)
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks (plus extra for topping, if desired)
  • ¼ cup pastel sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the rising agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat the softened but cool butter with both granulated and brown sugars. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the cold egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed for an even blend.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Using the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Fold in M&M’s and White Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the Easter M&M’s and white chocolate chips to evenly distribute these colorful and flavorful mix-ins throughout the dough.
  7. Prepare Dough Balls with Sprinkles: Scoop cookie dough balls measuring between 1½ to 2½ tablespoons each. Roll the top of each dough ball gently into a shallow bowl of pastel sprinkles to coat the surface, giving the cookies a festive appearance.
  8. Place on Baking Sheets: Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 to 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Aim for dough balls that are mounded higher rather than wide, which helps the cookies remain thick and soft.
  9. Optional Chilling: You can bake these cookies immediately or chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Chilling will result in slightly thicker and chewier cookies.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone. This baking time ensures soft, tender cookies with a chewy center.
  11. Cool and Add Toppings: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and place them on wire racks to cool completely. While the cookies are still warm, optionally press extra M&M’s or white chocolate chips onto the tops to enhance decoration and entice.

Notes

  • For softer, thicker cookies, chill dough balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before baking.
  • Baking time may vary depending on oven accuracy; watch for edges that are set and centers slightly underdone for optimal softness.
  • Use fresh, soft brown sugar for the best texture and sweetness.
  • Pressing sprinkles into the dough balls before baking adds a colorful festive touch, but you can skip this step if desired.
  • Let cookies cool completely before handling to avoid breakage due to their soft texture.

Keywords: Easter cookies, holiday cookies, M&M cookies, white chocolate cookies, spring cookies, festive cookies

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