Cadbury mini egg cookie bars
These mini egg cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with colorful Cadbury mini eggs. If you’re looking for an easy Easter treat, these cookie bars come together quickly and disappear just as fast!
Equipment
- Parchment paper (optional for easier removal)
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened at room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chopped mini Cadbury eggs (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of a baking pan lightly and line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer on medium-high speed to beat the butter and both sugars until creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a thick dough forms. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups of chopped mini Cadbury eggs until evenly mixed. Reserve the remaining eggs for topping.
- Press the dough into an even layer in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved eggs on top and press them lightly into the dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled to room temperature, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- If you are using unsalted butter, add ½ teaspoon of salt the recipe when you add the eggs and vanilla.
- Any variety of Cadbury mini eggs works well, but the pastel-colored ones add a festive touch.
- A rolling pin or knife works well to break the mini eggs into smaller pieces.
- Swap out the chocolate for M&M’s or mini Reese’s cups for a fun variation.
- Parchment Paper makes removing and slicing the bars much easier.
- Don’t Overbake as the bars will continue to set as they cool. Take them out when the edges are lightly golden.
- Let all the ingredients reach room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth and even dough.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to achieve clean, neat slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 525IUCalcium: 48mgIron: 3mg
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