Soft and Chewy Easter Cookies – Colorful, Festive, and Simply Irresistible

These Soft and Chewy Easter Cookies are the perfect way to sweeten up your spring celebration. With a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and pastel candy-coated pieces, each cookie is a bite of holiday joy. Lightened-up ingredients make them a feel-good treat you’ll love sharing with family and friends—or sneaking for yourself.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect for Spring – Bright and cheerful with pastel-colored candy pieces.
Soft & Chewy Texture – Just the right balance of crisp edges and gooey centers.
Lightened-Up Ingredients – Enjoy the flavor without overindulging.
Simple to Make – Quick, easy, and great for baking with kids.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp light butter, softened
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated erythritol or preferred sweetener
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup mini pastel chocolate candies or candy-coated chocolate eggs, chopped if large

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the butter, applesauce, brown sugar, and sweetener until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.

4. Combine and Fold
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the candy pieces gently.

5. Scoop and Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.

6. Cool and Serve
Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)

Calories: 85
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Sugar: 6g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Use Pastel Candies – Perfect for that festive Easter look.
• Balance Sweetness – Adjust sweetener based on your candy mix.
• Don’t Overbake – Slightly underbaking helps retain that soft, chewy center.
• Get Creative – Try mixing in white chocolate chips or shredded coconut for extra flair.

Why This Recipe Works

This cookie dough uses a blend of light butter and applesauce to reduce fat while keeping moisture, ensuring a chewy texture. The combination of reduced sugar and festive chocolate candies makes these cookies a joyful treat that fits right into any springtime celebration.

Soft and Chewy Easter Cookies are the perfect sweet treat to brighten up your holiday. With festive colors, a soft-baked bite, and feel-good ingredients, they’re a celebration in every cookie—simple to make, fun to eat, and loved by all ages.