Description
Soft, buttery chocolate chip cookies with festive pastel candy-coated chocolates—perfect for Easter gatherings, dessert tables, or gifting! These cookies are chewy in the middle with slightly crisp edges and a beautiful pop of color that makes them stand out on any holiday spread. Easy to make, quick to bake, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolates (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and candy-coated chocolates, reserving some for topping.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Place on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Optional: Chill dough balls for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Press extra candies on top of dough balls before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, don’t skip the chill time.
- If you prefer softer cookies, underbake by 1 minute.
- Substitute white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg