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Easy Easter Cookies

Easy Easter Cookies

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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, like M&M’s as many as you like
  • Colorful sprinkles optional, but fun!

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and mix until everything is smooth.
  • Stir in the flour and baking powder. Mix just until it forms a soft dough, don’t overmix, or your cookies will be tough.
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized pieces of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray. Gently press a few candy-coated chocolates into the top of each ball for that classic Easter look.
  • Pop the tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour. The dough balls should be firm before baking.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them. Bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges will be set, but the centers will stay soft and chewy.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. If you want, sprinkle on some colorful sprinkles while they’re still slightly warm. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.