Description
Celebrate Easter with these delightfully soft and chewy Cadbury Egg Cookies! Packed with crushed Cadbury mini eggs, chocolate chips, and a touch of oats for texture, these cookies are a sweet and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or share them as a post-Easter egg hunt delight!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup quick oats
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 ¼ cup crushed Cadbury mini eggs (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter & Sugar: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour (about ½ cup at a time) on low speed until fully incorporated. Stir in baking soda, salt, and oats until evenly distributed.
- Fold in the Chocolate & Cadbury Eggs: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and 1 cup of the crushed Cadbury mini eggs.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop out dough using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop and place each ball 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
- Add Extra Festive Touch: Immediately press the remaining crushed Cadbury mini eggs on top of the warm cookies.
- Cool & Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the pan for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk!
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, let the cookies bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months—just bake straight from the freezer when needed!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American