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Easter Chocolate Cookies

Delicious and soft chocolate cookies perfect for Easter celebrations, filled with gooey chocolate chips and festive candy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened adds richness and helps with that tender crumb.
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed offers caramel notes and chewiness.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for balance and light crisp edges.
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature bind the dough and give structure.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract elevates the chocolate flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour the base; substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted for deep chocolate color and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps them rise just enough.
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder adds lift and softness.
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt balances sweetness.
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips or chunks use a mix of dark and milk for complexity.
  • 1 cup optional pastel candy-coated chocolate eggs or M&M-style candies to make them festive for Easter.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and save a few to press on top before baking.
  7. Scoop generous tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For a nutty twist, fold in ¾ cup toasted chopped pecans or walnuts. Make them extra fudgy by replacing ¼ cup flour with ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce. Add a teaspoon of espresso powder for added depth, or create sandwich cookies with a dollop of frosting.