Description
Delight in these colorful pastel candy-centered butter cookies that are perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration. Buttery and sweet, with a surprise candy center, these cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional:
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolates (such as Easter M&Ms)
- Optional: colored sanding sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Form cookie dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Press pastel candies into the center of each cookie and gently flatten the tops.
- Optional step: Roll the edges in colored sanding sugar for a festive look.
- Bake cookies: Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Use any seasonal candy colors to customize for different holidays.
- For an extra buttery flavor, add a drop of almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
