Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with colorful Cadbury Mini Eggs, perfect for festive spring gatherings.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1 1/2 cups Cadbury Mini Eggs, roughly chopped

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs with a spatula.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Press a few extra Mini Egg pieces on top of each dough ball for decoration if desired.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and minimal prep time
  • Perfectly soft and chewy texture with crispy edges
  • Festive and colorful, ideal for Easter celebrations and spring gatherings
  • Combines the classic comfort of chocolate chip cookies with the fun crunch of Cadbury Mini Eggs
  • Kid-friendly and fun to decorate with extra candy pieces on top
02 -
  • Reserve some whole Mini Eggs to gently press onto the tops of the cookies before baking for extra crunch and visual appeal
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it seems too soft—this prevents excessive spreading during baking
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing and even baking
  • Cookies freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature
  • Always check labels on Cadbury Mini Eggs and chocolate chips for possible allergen cross-contamination
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