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Easter Chocolate Cookies

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Easter Chocolate Cookies are the perfect festive treat to celebrate the holiday! These soft, chocolatey cookies are decorated with pastel-colored candies and sprinkles, making them a delightful addition to your Easter dessert table. Rich cocoa flavor combines with sweet chocolate chips for a decadent bite, while festive toppings add a fun and colorful touch. Whether you’re baking for an Easter gathering, making treats for kids, or simply indulging in a seasonal delight, these cookies are sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup pastel-colored chocolate candies (such as M&M’s or candy-coated mini eggs)
  • ¼ cup festive Easter sprinkles (optional)

Ingredient Highlights

  • Cocoa Powder: Provides a deep chocolate flavor, making these cookies rich and indulgent.
  • Brown Sugar: Keeps the cookies soft and chewy while adding a slight caramel-like sweetness.
  • Chocolate Chips: Melt into the cookies for extra chocolate goodness in every bite.
  • Pastel Candies & Sprinkles: Give these cookies their fun, Easter-themed look!

Instructions

Prepare the Cookie Dough:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Shape and Bake the Cookies:

  1. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Decorate: Gently press a few pastel-colored candies onto the tops of each cookie, and sprinkle with Easter-themed sprinkles if using.
  3. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  4. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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