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Easter Cookies Recipe

Chewy Easter Cookies Recipe with Colorful Chocolate Eggs

This Easter Cookies Recipe is easy to make and features colorful chocolate eggs for a festive touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 large egg no substitutions suggested
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measure carefully
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder essential for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
For the Fun Touch
  • 1 cup chocolate mini eggs can swap for seasonal candies
  • 1/2 cup crushed almonds substitutable or omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the coconut oil and white sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in the egg until fully incorporated and the mixture is shiny.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
  6. Fold in the chopped chocolate mini eggs and crushed almonds evenly.
  7. Scoop balls of dough onto the baking sheet with 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Press whole chocolate mini eggs into the tops of the cookies and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure flour is measured carefully to avoid dense cookies. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.

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