Easter Chocolate Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft cocoa cookies studded with chocolate chips and colorful candy eggs for Easter celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins & Toppings
10 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
11 - 1 cup mini candy-coated chocolate eggs, roughly chopped
12 - Extra whole mini eggs for topping
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped mini candy eggs until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Gently press a few whole mini eggs onto the top of each cookie dough ball for decoration.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
10 - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast of fudgy chocolate cookie against crisp candy shells is pure happiness in every bite
- They look impressive but come together in under an hour, even if you are not a confident baker
02 -
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents spreading too thin and creates thicker, chewier cookies
- The cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, so removing them when centers look slightly underdone is the secret to perfect texture
03 -
- Chopping the candy eggs creates pockets of crunchy candy throughout, not just on top
- Press the whole eggs onto the dough balls gently so they do not sink during baking