Soft, chewy, and sprinkled with colorful candies, these Easter Soft Cookies are easy, simple, and downright delicious. The freezer-to-oven method keeps things fuss-free while helping each cookie bake thick, tender, and perfectly soft in the center.

A quick mix of pantry staples forms a buttery dough that’s rolled, dotted with candy, and chilled until ready to bake. No complicated steps, no waiting for dough to soften later. Just grab, bake, and enjoy warm cookies with crisp edges and soft middles.

They’re playful, lightly sweet, and perfect for adding a pop of color to spring baking. Whether you share them or keep a few for yourself, this recipe delivers reliable results with minimal effort and plenty of Easter charm that feel festive without extra work required.

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Mixing bowl
Electric mixer or hand whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
Cookie scoop or tablespoon
Baking trays
Parchment paper
Freezer-safe tray or plate
Wire cooling rack

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Easter Cookies Recipe

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Soft, chewy, and dotted with colorful candies, these Easter Soft Cookies are pure fun in cookie form. Made with a simple freezer-to-oven method, they bake up perfectly tender every time with minimal prep and maximum Easter charm.

Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Yield: 18–22 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg yolk

Candy-coated chocolates (such as M&M’s), to taste

Colorful sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions

Cream the butter and sugar – In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and mix until fully incorporated.
Add dry ingredients – Add the flour and baking powder directly to the bowl. Mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Shape the cookies – Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray. Press several candy-coated chocolates gently into the top of each dough ball.
Freeze the dough – Transfer the tray to the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the dough balls are firm.
Bake – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place frozen dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain soft.
Finish and cool – Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. If using, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles while still slightly warm. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freeze Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Sweet Treats

Step-By-Step Process

Mixing butter, sugar, and egg yolk in a stand mixer bowl for a homemade Easter cookie recipe base. — *Gather your ingredients. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg yolk.*

Folding flour into wet ingredients and rolling dough balls to prep this easy sugar cookie recipe for Easter. — *Mix in flour and baking powder until soft dough forms, then shape into balls and press candies on top. Freeze until firm.*

Freshly baked golden brown treats on a baking sheet, showcasing the perfect texture for a chewy Easter cookie recipe. — *Bake frozen dough balls until edges are set and centers stay soft.*

A stack of colorful chocolate-covered candy treats on a plate, the final delicious result of this Easter cookie recipe. — Top with colorful sprinkles while still slightly warm.
Serve and enjoy!

These Easter Soft Cookies are perfect for spring gatherings, Easter treats, or a fun weekend baking project. They’re easy to make, cheerful to serve, and loved by all ages. Be sure to explore more party food and sweet recipes on the blog for even more festive inspiration.

If you love colorful Easter desserts, try the Easter Peeps Trifles and Easter Bunny Cookies for more playful, candy-filled treats that are just as easy and fun to make.

For even more inspiration, check out our collection of Bunny-Themed Treats and Easy Easter Desserts packed with simple, festive sweets everyone will enjoy.

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