Delicious Pastel Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe to Try
These Pastel Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful mix of soft, buttery goodness and vibrant hues, perfect for celebrating the holiday. With a combination of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, they offer a rich flavor that will brighten your Easter festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 42 minute
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup pastel chocolate candies (e.g., M&M's or similar)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cookies bake evenly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- In another bowl, cream 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with ¾ cup of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup of pastel chocolate candies, and, if using, ½ cup of chopped nuts.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each mound.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: For a more uniform texture, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking. To avoid overbaking, remove cookies when they look slightly underbaked.