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Delightful Easter Cookies

Delightful Easter Cookies That Will Brighten Your Spring!

Baking Delightful Easter Cookies brings joy to your celebration with vibrant colors and a cheerful presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda works with acidity in the dough
  • 1 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness; do not omit
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened but cool
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar provides basic sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar lightly packed for moisture
  • 1 large Egg (cold) helps with structure
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure is preferred
For the Decoration
  • 1 cup Easter/Spring M&M's adds sweetness and festive touch
  • 0.5 cups White Chocolate Chips/Chunks creamy complement to M&M's
  • 0.25 cups Pastel Sprinkles for added visual appeal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper

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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the cold egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the M&M's and white chocolate chips with a spatula.
  7. Scoop portions of the dough onto baking sheets and gently press tops into sprinkles if using.
  8. Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are set; let cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Ensure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh; keep cookies in an airtight container for lasting freshness.

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