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Easter Trash Cookies

Easter Trash Cookies That Bring Sweet Joy to Your Table

Easter Trash Cookies combine sweet and salty flavors in a delightful no-bake treat that's perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Mixture
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Sweet Add-ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or semisweet
  • 1 cup Crushed Potato Chips or pretzels
  • 1 cup Chopped Mini Candy Eggs
  • 1 cup Pastel Sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easter Trash Cookies
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients on a clean countertop, ensuring butter is softened.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth and shiny, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt, folding gently.
  5. Fold in Mix-ins: Carefully fold in white chocolate chips, potato chips, and candy eggs until evenly distributed.
  6. Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Chill: Place tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dough. Chilling is crucial for texture.

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