Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

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

Cream Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light, about 2-3 minutes.

Add Egg and Vanilla:
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully combined.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Add Chocolate Chips and Candy:
Stir in the chocolate chips and Easter-themed candy (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Scoop Dough:
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

Cool and Serve:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.