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Soft & Chewy Easter Cookies Recipe

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These Soft & Chewy Easter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for spring celebrations. Featuring a tender, buttery dough studded with candy-coated chocolates and optionally decorated with colorful sprinkles, these cookies combine a soft texture with fun, festive colors. The recipe involves chilling the dough balls before baking to achieve the ideal chewy center and slightly crisp edges.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (225 g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 1 large egg yolk

Toppings

  • Candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s), to taste
  • Colorful sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the egg yolk and mix until fully incorporated, creating a smooth, creamy base for your dough.
  2. Add dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder directly to the bowl and mix just until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender cookies.
  3. Shape the dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and gently press several candy-coated chocolates into the top of each dough ball for a colorful burst of flavor.
  4. Chill the dough: Transfer the tray to the freezer and freeze the dough balls for at least 1 hour or until firm. This step helps the cookies keep their shape and develop a chewy texture during baking.
  5. Preheat and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow even baking. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookie edges are set but the centers remain soft for a chewy bite.
  6. Cool and decorate: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle colorful sprinkles on the warm cookies, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Freezing the dough balls before baking helps maintain shape and enhances chewiness.
  • If you prefer, substitute candy-coated chocolates with chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chunks.
  • The cookies are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Optional sprinkles add festive color but can be omitted without affecting flavor.

Keywords: Easter cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, candy-coated chocolates, holiday baking, festive cookies

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