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Freshly baked mini egg cookies with colorful chocolate eggs on top

Mini Egg Cookies

These Mini Egg Cookies feature a crisp edge, soft chewy middle, and crunchy bursts of candy-shell chocolate, making them perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying on your own.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, British
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cookies

  • 230 g unsalted butter, room temperature Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor.
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 165 g light brown sugar, firmly packed Buy fresh, soft brown sugar.
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature Use room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300 g plain flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 400 g Cadbury's Mini Eggs (2/3 finely chopped, 1/3 coarsely chopped) Chop most finely for chocolate distribution.
  • 100 g dark chocolate 75%, coarsely chopped Can substitute with 60% bar for a sweeter version.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cream the butter and sugars together until pale and smooth.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  • Fold in the dry ingredients, chocolate, and most Mini Eggs.
  • Scoop dough into balls and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake until edges are browned and centers are soft.

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Chilling the dough deepens flavor and controls spread.
Keyword baking, Easter cookies, Mini Egg Cookies