Mini egg cookies are a delightful combination of soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with candy-coated milk chocolate Cadbury mini eggs. These are the perfect Easter cookies with sweet, pastel colored mini egg candies nestled in every delicious bite.
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It's not too late to get in some Easter baking! This recipe is my best chocolate chip cookies recipe, only I'm using Cadbury mini eggs instead of chocolate chips. We always have some around at Easter because everyone loves mini eggs, they're so much fun! These gooey mini egg cookies are a great addition to the Easter desserts I'm planning, including lemon tart, and rhubarb crisp.
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Why you'll love mini egg cookies
- Soft chewy cookies. These Cadbury egg cookies have just the right texture that we all love in a chocolate chip cookie.
- Easy to make. No need for a separate bowl for the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients. All you need is one bowl and 10 minutes prep time to make these delicious Easter treats. No chilling necessary, and no rolling pin required.
- Big batch: This recipe makes 4 dozen Cadbury mini egg cookies. (You'll need a lot, because they disappear fast!)
Ingredient Notes
- Butter: If you don't have unsalted butter, use salted butter. Just omit the salt from the recipe. Butter should be softened.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar reacts with baking soda to make the cookies tender, chewy and thick. I use dark brown sugar for this recipe, but you can use light brown sugar or even coconut sugar.
- Eggs: For best results, have eggs at room temperature.
- Flour: I use a measure for measure, gluten-free flour blend. However, I have tested this recipe using regular all purpose flour and my taste testers agreed they were perfect.
- Cadbury mini eggs: If you can't find mini Cadbury eggs, use any any colorful candy-coated chocolate Easter candy. (M&M has an Easter version, too). You can also use chocolate chips or chocolate chunks.
How to make mini egg cookies step by step
Ingredient quantities and full instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cream butter and sugar together on medium-low speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. (Photo number 1)
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on low until combined, about 30 seconds. (Photo number 2)
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and beat on low speed until just combined. Don't over mix. (Photo number 3)
- Stir in the mini eggs. (Photo number 4)
- Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes. The cookie dough balls will spread as they bake. No need to flatten them. (Photo number 5)
Tips for perfect cookies
- Eggs: For best results, have the eggs at room temperature. If you forget to take the eggs out of the fridge, just submerge them in a bowl of warm (not hot) water for 5 minutes.
- Butter: Leave the butter out of the fridge at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour. However, if you forget and want softened butter right away, use the microwave. Unwrap the butter and place it in a microwave safe dish. I like to use my defrost setting, checking every 10 seconds. You don't want melted butter, just softened.
- Mini eggs: You can leave the mini eggs whole, or you can chop them if you prefer. If very little kids will be eating them, be sure to chop the mini eggs to avoid a choking hazard. If you want to mini eggs to be visible on top of the cookies, save a few eggs and top the cookie dough balls with them before baking.
- Flour: If you are using a gluten-free flour blend, it should contain xanthan gum. If it doesn't, you will need to add ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of gluten-free flour. Gluten-free flour blends can vary greatly. I have made these mini egg cookies with Cup4Cup flour, and Bob's Red Mill. Both work equally well.
- Storage: Store your Easter egg cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- To freeze baked cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely before packing into a freezer container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. The cookies thaw quickly at room temperature.
- To freeze cookie dough: Scoop the cookie dough in rounded tablespoons on a parchment lined cookie tray. Put the tray in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour. Put the frozen cookie dough balls in a freezer safe container or ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the unbaked cookies in the fridge before baking.
More cookie recipes
You might want to try Smarties Cookies, chocolate chip pretzel cookies, flourless peanut butter cookies, or oatmeal raisin cookies, too.
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Mini Egg Cookies
Mini egg cookies are a delightful combination of soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with candy-coated milk chocolate Cadbury mini eggs. These are the perfect Easter cookies with sweet, pastel colored mini egg candies nestled in every delicious bite.
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Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 156kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3.5 cups flour all-purpose or gluten-free 1:1
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Cadbury mini eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar on medium-low speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.1 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups dark brown sugar
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat on low until combined, about 30 seconds.2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and beat on low speed until just combined. Don't over mix.3.5 cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- Stir in the mini eggs.2 cups Cadbury mini eggs
- Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10 minutes, or until they are just slightly golden. Don't overbake.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies carefully, using a spatula, to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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- Eggs: For best results, have the eggs at room temperature. If you forget to take the eggs out of the fridge, just submerge them in a bowl of warm (not hot) water for 5 minutes.
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- Butter: Leave the butter out of the fridge at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour. If you want softened butter right away, use the microwave. Unwrap the butter and place it in a microwave safe dish. I like to use my defrost setting, checking every 10 seconds. You don't want melted butter, just softened.
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- Mini eggs: You can leave the mini eggs whole, or you can chop them if you prefer. If very little kids will be eating them, be sure to chop the mini eggs to avoid a choking hazard. If you want to mini eggs to be visible on top of the cookies, save a few eggs and top the cookie dough balls with them before baking.
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- Flour: If you are using a gluten-free flour blend, it should contain xanthan gum. If it doesn't, you will need to add ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum per cup of gluten-free flour. Gluten-free flour blends can vary greatly. I have made these mini egg cookies with Cup4Cup flour, and Bob's Red Mill. Both work equally well.
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- Storage: Store the mini egg cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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- To Freeze baked cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely before packing into a freezer container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. The cookies thaw quickly at room temperature.
- To freeze cookie dough: Scoop the cookie dough in rounded tablespoons on a parchment lined cookie try. Put the tray in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour. Put the frozen cookie dough balls in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the unbaked cookies in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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Sharon
I have a bit of a sweet tooth, so when I stumbled upon this recipe, I knew I had to give it a try. And let me tell you, these cookies didn't disappoint me!
Lauren
These little egg cookies came out perfect. The kids really had fun helping with this recipe too!
Colleen
Hi Lauren, it's great to hear that your kiddos had fun and the cookies came out perfect. Happy Easter!
Kathryn
These egg cookies are so cute!! Love these for easter and I know they will be a hit. These candies are my favorite!
Leslie
I always appreciate fun, festive recipes that don't require me to be artsy. Ha, this recipe is a perfect, simple recipe for Easter!
Tammy
These cookies are perfect for Easter, especially with all the chocolate candies on hand. I'd love one of these right now!
mik
What a cute a tasty cookie for an easter treat. Thanks!
Vicky
I am obsessed with mini Cadbury eggs, so when I saw that this recipe used them as an ingredient, I knew I had to try it. I love the crunch of the candy shell combined with the soft cookie and big chocolate flavor!
Paula
These delicious cookies are the perfect addition to our Easter celebration!
Vanessa
Made these with my kids today - let's just say they won't make it until Easter haha (so good!)
Nathanaelle Yoshimura
Thanks for the tips on freezing cookie dough balls! I made the dough today in preparation for the weekend, and they're all ready to go! I'll have freshly baked cookies Sunday without any of the work!
Veronika
These were so cute and so tasty! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they came out perfect!
Marta
I love the combination of mini eggs in a chocolate chip cookies. I can't wait to make this to serve for dessert on Easter.
Bernice
YUM!! I’ve already got my mini eggs all ready to make these cookies for family and friends Easter treats. I don't think anyone will be able to resist them!
Gloria
I am in charge of the Easter dessert. I think I just found the recipe I will make. These cute cookies will be a hit with the kids and adults. Festive and fun.