Prepare to indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with my Frosted Chocolate Cookies, topped with heavenly blue buttercream frosting and sprinkled with festive Easter candies!
Close your eyes and envision this: a soft, fudgy chocolate cookie base, baked to perfection and ready to melt in your mouth. But that’s just the beginning of this flavor adventure! Picture a generous layer of creamy buttercream frosting, dyed a beautiful shade of Easter blue, topping each cookie.
These cookies aren’t just delicious – they’re also a feast for the eyes, and oh so pretty! Imagine a sprinkle of Easter-themed confetti, with pastel-hued sprinkles adding a pop of color and whimsy to every bite. And let’s not forget best part – a scattering of Easter-colored M&M’s, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of sweetness to each bite.
Whether you’re baking with loved ones, hunting for Easter eggs, or simply enjoying a moment of quiet reflection, these Frosted Chocolate Cookies are the perfect addition to elevate your festivities. So gather ’round the table, pour yourself a cup of tea, coffee, or a big glass of milk, and indulge in a taste of Easter bliss that’s sure to make memories to last a lifetime.
The combination of the super soft cookie base, creamy frosting, and crunchy candy will melt your heart! When it comes to celebrating Easter in style, nothing beats the irresistible allure of homemade treats made with love and sprinkled with Easter magic! 
Frosted Chocolate Cookies
By: Sheila | Sweet Baked Life.
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cookies:
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3-4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 drop blue food gel
- Festive sprinkles, whole and crushed M&Ms for garnish
Instructions:
For the Cookies:
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees (F) and get out your cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until combined and set aside.
- Into a large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar and beat on high for 5 minutes. With the mixer on low-speed, add the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and mix until combined. Then gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.
- Using a large cookie scoop, scoop the dough and place on your baking sheet, placing about 2-inches apart, and press the tops down slightly with your palm. Put the sheets in your oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes – do not over bake! Let cool completely on the pan before moving them to a wire rack.
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- Into a large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the butter and mix on high for 5 minutes until fluffy. Add the confectioners sugar, heavy cream or milk, and blue gel and beat on high-speed for 5 minutes until light and creamy. Adjust the sugar or milk depending on the consistency you like.
- Using an offset spatula, frost the cookies then top with the sprinkles and M&Ms.
Here’s to baking these Frosted Chocolate Cookies, spending time with loved ones, filling baskets with treats, and celebrating the joy of Easter in all its sweet glory.
Sweetly,
Sweet Baked Life 