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Soft & Chewy Easter Cookies Recipe

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These Soft & Chewy Easter Cookies are delightfully tender and bursting with colorful candy-coated chocolates, perfect for festive celebrations. With a simple buttery dough that freezes before baking, they achieve a perfect texture—soft centers with slightly set edges. Optional sprinkles add a cheerful touch to make these cookies a holiday favorite for all ages.

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. Cream 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.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and baking powder directly to the bowl and mix just until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and gently press several candy-coated chocolates into the top of each dough ball.
  4. Freeze Dough Balls: Transfer the tray to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the dough balls are firm.
  5. Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart, and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Decorate: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. If using, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles while the cookies are still slightly warm, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Freezing the dough balls before baking ensures the cookies maintain their shape and achieve a soft, chewy texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and to prevent sticking.
  • You can substitute candy-coated chocolates with chocolate chips if desired.
  • For a dairy-free variation, use a dairy-free butter substitute and check candy coatings for dairy ingredients.

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

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