Soft & Chewy Easter Themed Cookies
Freezer dough? Colorful candy chocolates on top? Cookies ready when you need them for Easter? That’s these soft and chewy Easter-themed M&M cookies!
So easy these cookies! Make dough and freeze it, then bake from frozen which is super smart and convenient. You can do them wayyy ahead if you need to.
Colorful candy chocolates on top (M&M’s are good for this or whatever else you prefer). These colorful cookies look like Easter to me! Middle part stays soft and edges get a little crispy. Just perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour, the regular kind (300 g)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup butter with no salt, soft (225 g)
- ½ cup sugar (100 g)
- 1 egg yolk, the big egg size
- Candy chocolates with coating like M&M’s, as many as you want
- Sprinkles in colors if you like
Makes 18 to 22. Work time 15 minutes. Freeze 1 hour. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Easy level!
How to Do It
Cream the Butter and Sugar
Big bowl. Beat soft butter and sugar together until fluffy and light looking. Egg yolk goes in now. Mix it good until combined.
Add Dry Ingredients
Flour and baking powder go right in the bowl. Just mix until dough forms and looks soft. Too much mixing makes them tough so stop!
Shape the Cookies
Scoop dough with a tablespoon. Roll into balls with your hands. Parchment paper on a tray first. Put balls on there.
Press candy chocolates into the top softly. Not too hard or they squish in too much.
Freeze the Dough
Freezer time! Leave for 1 hour minimum. Touch them to check if firm. This step makes them bake perfect.
Bake
Oven goes to 350°F. 175°C if that’s your oven. Frozen balls go on a baking sheet with parchment. Space them out some cause spreading happens. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Edges set but middle soft.
Finish and Cool
Out of the oven now. Sit on the sheet for 5 minutes first. Sprinkles go on while warm if you’re using them. They stick better. Wire rack for cooling all the way.
Soft & Chewy Easter Cookies (Freezer Method)
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 300 g
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (225 g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 g
- 1 large egg yolk
- Candy-coated chocolates such as M&M’s, to taste
- Colorful sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour and baking powder directly to the bowl. Mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray. Press several candy-coated chocolates gently into the top of each dough ball.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the dough balls are firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. If using, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles while still slightly warm. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
