Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 3: Add eggs and vanilla
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 4: Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.

Step 5: Fold in mix-ins
Stir in the chocolate chips and pastel candies until evenly distributed. You can use whole or slightly crushed mini eggs depending on your preferred texture.

Step 6: Portion the dough
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7: Bake and decorate
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are still slightly soft. Immediately press a few extra candies on top of each cookie if desired, then let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.