Description
Indulge in the sweet, colorful delight of Mini Egg Cookies, a perfect treat for Easter or any spring celebration. These soft and chewy cookies are loaded with chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs and chocolate chips, offering a delightful fusion of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Extra Mini Eggs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the chopped Mini Eggs and chocolate chips.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Press extra Mini Eggs on top of each dough ball.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden at the edges and set in the center.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough enhances texture and prevents spreading.
- Customize by using white chocolate or omitting chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
