Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy cookies bursting with chocolate chips and colorful Cadbury Mini Eggs for a festive spring treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How-To:

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 vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs with a spatula.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Optionally, press a few extra Mini Egg pieces on top of each dough ball for decoration.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
10 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect festive treat combining soft, chewy cookies with crunchy, colorful Cadbury Mini Eggs
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand
  • Beautiful pastel colors make them ideal for Easter celebrations and springtime gatherings
  • Great texture contrast between melted chocolate chips and crunchy candy shell pieces
  • Freeze-friendly recipe perfect for making ahead of busy holiday weekends
02 -
  • Reserve some whole Mini Eggs to gently press onto the tops of cookies before baking for extra visual appeal and crunch
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking throughout the batch
  • Slightly underbake the cookies for maximum chewiness—they'll continue cooking on the hot pan
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
  • Always check labels on Cadbury Mini Eggs and chocolate chips for allergen cross-contamination warnings
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