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How to Make Easter Candy Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Easter is a time for family gatherings, delicious food, and of course, sweet treats. And what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a batch of homemade Easter Candy Cookies? These delightful morsels are filled with all the colors and flavors of the season, making them the perfect addition to your Easter dessert spread.

These cookies are a fun and festive twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, with the addition of colorful Easter candy. The combination of sweet, chewy cook...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped Easter candy, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 11 mins
  • Total Time: 26 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine shortening and sugars in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until creamy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
  • Mix flour, salt, and baking soda together in another bowl. Add to the sugar mixture; blend thoroughly. Add chopped candies.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, about 11 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg

    Categories

    Chocolate recipes
    Candy recipes
    Cookie recipes
    Easter recipes
    Baking recipes