Delicious Easter Chocolate Cookies Recipe: A Festive Sweet Treat

Easter is all about celebration — springtime joy, pastel colors, and of course, plenty of sweet treats.

If you’re looking to add something fun and indulgent to your Easter dessert table this year, these Easter Chocolate Cookies are just the thing.

Rich, chewy, and loaded with chocolate, they’re a crowd-pleasing favorite with a festive twist.

Topped with pastel candy-coated chocolates or mini eggs, these cookies are both gorgeous and delicious.

Perfect for Easter brunch, classroom parties, holiday cookie trays, or just a cozy baking session with family.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🍫 Ultra-chocolatey and soft — like a brownie in cookie form
• 🐣 Festively decorated with pastel candies or mini eggs
• 👩‍🍳 Easy to make with simple ingredients
• 🧁 Perfect for gifting or adding to Easter baskets
• 🌼 Kid-friendly — great for baking together

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

For topping:

• ½ cup pastel M&M’s, mini chocolate eggs, or candy-coated chocolates
• Optional: White chocolate chips or sprinkles for extra color

Optional Add-Ins

• ¼ cup chopped mini chocolate bunnies or Cadbury eggs
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (for deeper chocolate flavor)
• ½ teaspoon almond extract (for a subtle flavor twist)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter and Sugars

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until creamy and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

3. Add Egg and Vanilla

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, mixing on low until just combined.

5. Fold in Chocolate Chips

Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula. The dough will be thick and fudgy.

6. Scoop and Top

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press a few pastel chocolate candies into the tops of each cookie before baking.

Tip: Save a few candies to press into the cookies right after baking for the prettiest finish.

7. Bake

Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look just slightly soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

8. Cool and Enjoy

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorating Ideas for Easter

These cookies are delicious on their own, but adding festive touches makes them extra special:

• 🐰 Pastel sprinkles — add before or after baking for a fun crunch
• 🥚 Mini eggs — press into the centers after baking for an Easter egg look
• 🍭 Drizzle with white chocolate — melt and drizzle in zigzags over cooled cookies
• 🐥 Edible grass or bunny toppers — perfect for a themed dessert platter

Variations to Try

Make these cookies your own with a few easy swaps:

🌼 Easter Blondie Cookies

Skip the cocoa powder and use 1½ cups flour for a vanilla version. Add white chocolate chips and pastel candies.

🧁 Double Chocolate Easter Cookies

Add an extra ¼ cup cocoa powder and use dark chocolate chunks for extra richness.

🥜 Peanut Butter Twist

Swirl in 2 tablespoons peanut butter before baking or top with peanut butter candies.

Tips for Perfect Easter Chocolate Cookies

• Don’t overbake – Take them out when the centers still look slightly soft
• Use room temperature butter and egg for best texture and easier mixing
• Chill the dough (optional) – For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking
• Add extra candies after baking to keep colors bright and unmelted
• Cool fully before storing or stacking to avoid melting the chocolate decorations

How to Store and Gift

• Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
• Freeze: Freeze dough balls or baked cookies for up to 3 months
• Gift idea: Stack cooled cookies in clear bags tied with pastel ribbon, or fill a cookie tin with Easter grass and a variety of cookies

Serve With

These cookies are great with:

• A tall glass of milk
• Hot cocoa or vanilla latte
• Served alongside other Easter sweets on a dessert board
• Tucked into Easter baskets or lunchboxes

Final Thoughts

These Delicious Easter Chocolate Cookies are everything you want in a springtime treat: rich, soft, chocolatey, and just the right amount of festive.

Whether you’re baking with little ones, prepping for a holiday get-together, or simply treating yourself, this recipe is easy, fun, and guaranteed to disappear fast.

So preheat that oven, unwrap your pastel candies, and bring a little extra sweetness to your Easter this year — one chewy chocolate cookie at a time. 🐣🍪🌸