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    Cadbury Egg Cookies

    March 21, 2023 by Marley Braunlich 16 Comments

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    Jump to Recipe· 5 from 8 reviews

    These chocolate chip cookies with Cadbury Mini Eggs are full of delicious milk chocolate in every bite! These easy-to-make cookies are a perfect way to celebrate Spring or Easter. The colorful mini eggs look so cute and taste even better. Plus, this is a no-chill cookie dough so you can bake these cookies right away! You’re going to love these chewy Cadbury Egg Cookies.

    Cadbury egg chocolate chip cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    These mini egg cookies have the texture of a classic homemade chocolate chip cookie - slightly thick and chewy in the center with the perfect balance of sweet and salty and golden, crispy edges.

    This recipe is made in one bowl which makes things super simple and easy to clean up. These Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies bake in under 12 minutes and hit the spot when you’re craving something sweet after dinner or need an afternoon pick-me-up.

    If you are making these cookies to celebrate Easter or Spring, check out these other great treats to make during this time of year: Lemon Cookies, Key Lime Pie Bars, and Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies With Cadbury Mini Eggs
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • More Recipes You'll Love
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    Cadbury egg chocolate chip cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • These are no-chill cookies so you don’t have to chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator before baking.
    • These cookies bake in 10-12 minutes and are super quick to whip up. This makes this recipe a great dessert option when you are short on time or need a last-minute treat to bring to someone’s house.
    • Cadbury Mini Eggs are mixed into the cookie dough and create tasty pockets of milk chocolate throughout the baked cookie. The Cadbury Eggs add a nice subtle crunch.
    • These homemade cookies are topped with mini chocolate chips and more crushed Cadbury Eggs.
    • This is a fun recipe to make for Spring, Easter or with your kids.
    • This recipe mostly calls for pantry staples so you should already have almost everything you need to make these cookies.
    • These cookies are both sweet and salty. Adding a little extra salt to the dough helps balance out the sweetness of the mini chocolate chips and sweet chocolate eggs.
    A bowl of flour, brown sugar and other ingredients to made cadbury egg cookies on a pink background.

    Ingredients

    This recipe calls for mostly pantry staples. All you'll need to pick up that is specifically for this recipe is a bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs! And maybe some mini chocolate chips unless you want to use regular-sized chips.

    • Butter
    • Brown sugar
    • Egg
    • Vanilla
    • All-purpose flour
    • Baking soda
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Cadbury Mini Eggs
    • Mini chocolate chips

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Cadbury egg chocolate chip cookie on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Substitutions

    Need to make a substitution or missing an ingredient? Here are some ways you can alter this recipe to fit your unique dietary needs.

    • Gluten-free? I have not tested this recipe with other flour. I recommend trying a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour if you try to make this recipe gluten-free. Leave a comment and let me know how this goes!
    • Don’t have any Cadbury Mini Eggs? You can simply substitute chocolate chips or chocolate chunks instead.

    Variations

    Here are a few ideas for customizing this recipe and making different flavor variations:

    • If you prefer dark chocolate, try the dark chocolate Cadbury Mini Eggs. These small egg-shaped chocolates are just like the traditional ones, but are made with dark chocolate and have a darker candy coating instead of pastel colors. 
    • Use mini white chocolate chips. If you like to mix different types of chocolate, you’ll love these milk chocolate mini egg cookies topped with white chocolate. 
    • Add some flaky salt on top once the cookies are baked. If you really love a salty cookie, you can add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies while they are warm. 
    • Make a double chocolate chip cookie! If you can never get enough chocolate, you can swap a little of the all-purpose flour for cocoa powder. I would recommend using ¼ cup cocoa powder and 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour for a rich chocolatey cookie. 
    • Add some nuts! Mixing in some chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts would be amazing in these cookies. Or you could top them with some sliced and toasted almonds after baking. 
    • Use brown butter. Simply brown a stick of butter and let it cool to room temperature before creaming it with the brown sugar. Brown butter will add a nuttiness and rich flavor to these already flavorful cookies.

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies With Cadbury Mini Eggs

    A glass bowl filled with softened butter and brown sugar for cookies.

    Step 1: Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. The mixture should appear lighter in color.

    A glass bowl filled with creamed butter and sugar, vanilla extract and an egg for cookie dough.

    Step 2: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

    A glass bowl with cookie dough and flour.

    Step 3: Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the wet ingredients. Beat until just combined, don't overmix.

    A glass bowl of cookie dough with chocolate Cadbury Mini Eggs for cookies.

    Step 4: Add the crushed Cadbury Eggs to the cookie dough and fold to combine.

    A small bowl filled with chocolate chips and a cookie dough ball.

    Step 5: Use a cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough. Roll each dough ball in between your palms to form a round ball. Dip in a small bowl filled with mini chocolate chips.

    Step 6: Place cookie dough balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet a few inches apart and bake according to instructions. Top with more crushed Cadbury Eggs once you've removed the cookies from the oven.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Measure out the Cadbury Mini Eggs and transfer to a ziplock bag. Use a heavy rolling pin or an empty mason jar to smash the Cadbury Eggs into smaller pieces. I do not recommend using a knife to chop the mini eggs as they are very hard to cut and roll around on the cutting board. Crushing them up in a plastic bag is way safer and faster! 
    • Use a small to medium-sized cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough. Roll the cookie dough ball in between your palms to help shape it into a round ball. Dip the cookie dough ball into the mini chocolate chips and then shape it again if needed. 
    • Leave at least 2 inches between each cookie dough ball on your baking sheet. I find baking 6 cookies on a standard-sized baking sheet is a great fit. 
    • Once your cookies are baked and you remove them from the oven, carefully place extra crushed Cadbury Eggs on top. This will make your cookies look extra pretty and is a nice finishing touch.
    • Let your cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing and placing them on a cooling rack or tray.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Have a question about this recipe? Here are some additional tips and commonly asked questions:

    Are Cadbury Eggs gluten-free?

    Cadbury Mini Eggs do not contain any ingredients that contain gluten. However, they are not labeled gluten-free. Be sure to read all of the ingredients of the product you are using before consuming it to avoid any ingredients that contain gluten. Here is a link to Cadbury Mini Eggs by Hershey if you’d like to learn more and see the ingredients list.

    Where to buy Cadbury Mini Eggs?

    You can find Cadbury Mini Eggs in most major retailers in the United States like Target, Walmart and other grocers. You can also order this chocolate treat online from various stores.

    Who makes Cadbury Eggs?

    In the United States, The Hershey Company manufactures Cadbury Eggs in their own facility in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

    Cadbury egg chocolate chip cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Equipment

    You’ll only need to pull out the essentials to make this recipe which includes a baking sheet, parchment paper, a mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, a rubber spatula, and either a cookie scoop or spoon.

    Storage

    Room Temperature

    Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Cadbury Egg Cookies are best enjoyed in the first couple of days.

    Freezing Instructions

    Store cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container or storage bag and freeze for up to two months. Once you're ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature.

    For unbaked cookie dough balls, add them to a freezer bag with enough space in between each ball to prevent sticking. Lay the bag flat in the freezer. When you're ready to bake, remove the dough balls and let them thaw at room temperature for an hour or two or overnight in the fridge. If you're short on time, decrease your oven temperature by 25°F and bake for 2 to 3 extra minutes.

    Keep in mind that baked cookies made with frozen dough may differ in appearance and texture from those made with fresh dough.

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    Cadbury Egg Cookies

    Cadbury egg chocolate chip cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.
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    5 from 8 reviews

    These chocolate chip cookies with Cadbury Mini Eggs are full of delicious milk chocolate in every bite! These mini egg cookies have the texture of a classic homemade chocolate chip cookie - slightly thick and chewy in the center with the perfect balance of sweet and salty and golden, crispy edges. This recipe is perfect for Spring or Easter. Plus, this is a no-chill cookie dough so you can bake these cookies right away!

    • Author: Marley Braunlich
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 12
    • Total Time: 30
    • Yield: 12-14 1x
    • Category: Cookies, Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    ½ cup salted butter, softened

    ¾ cup brown sugar, lightly packed

    1 large egg, room temperature

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

    ¾ teaspoon baking soda

    ¼ teaspoon baking powder

    ½ teaspoon salt

    ¾ cup Cadbury Mini Eggs, crushed (plus extra for topping)

    ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips, for topping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. The butter and brown sugar will have lightened in color.
    3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
    4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
    5. Add 1 bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs to a ziplock bag. (I recommend using a freezer storage bag or doubling up two ziplock bags if they are very thin to avoid the candy shell from puncturing the bag.) Use a rolling pin or heavy object to crush the Cadbury Eggs into smaller pieces, leaving some bigger and some smaller pieces.
    6. Fold ¾ cup crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs into the cookie dough. Save the rest for topping.
    7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the dough. Roll the cookie dough ball in between your palms to help shape it into a round ball.
    8. Dip the cookie dough balls into a small bowl filled with mini chocolate chips and then shape them again using your palms if needed.
    9. Place 6 cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
    10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. I’d recommend baking for 10 minutes if you want a slightly underbaked cookie or if your oven runs hot. I found 12 minutes was the perfect time for a slightly crispy and chewy cookie with golden edges.
    11. Once you remove the baked cookies from the oven, top them with extra crushed Cadbury Eggs. You can slightly push the mini eggs into the tops of the warm cookies.
    12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack or tray to cool completely. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Cookies are best enjoyed in the first couple of days.

    Notes

    • Use a rolling pin to crush the Cadbury Eggs in a Ziplock bag.
    • See the blog post for more baking tips and details on how to customize this recipe.

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    1. Sam

      March 21, 2023 at 10:56 pm

      These cookies are delicious!! I absolutely love the addition of chocolate chips with the Cadbury eggs. Talk about plenty of yummy chocolate! The cookies are the perfect texture too. These might be my Easter dessert this year! Yum!






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      • Marley Braunlich

        March 22, 2023 at 12:53 pm

        Hey Sam, Thanks for making my Cadbury egg cookies! I plan to make a batch for Easter as well. 🙂 So glad you loved all of the chocolate and the texture of these cookies.

        Reply
    2. Jenna

      March 22, 2023 at 3:30 pm

      Omg! These cookies are soooo good. I love Cadbury Eggs and they were perfect in this recipe. I added lots of extra crushed mini eggs on top after baking. I followed your recommendation to use a rolling pin to crush the chocolate eggs and it was super easy and took seconds! Whole family loved these cookies. Thank you!!






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      • Marley Braunlich

        March 22, 2023 at 3:32 pm

        Hi Jenna, thanks for making this recipe! I am so glad you and your family loved these fun cookies! Cadbury Eggs are addicting and so are these chewy cookies! Thanks for the 5 star review 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kristen

      March 22, 2023 at 3:44 pm

      These cookies are delectable! The texture and taste remind me of childhood days when all cookies were homemade and warm! Festive for Easter too! Thank you!






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      • Marley Braunlich

        March 22, 2023 at 3:51 pm

        Hey Kristen! Thanks for leaving a 5-star review. I am so happy to hear that these mini egg cookies brought back some happy childhood memories for you. I plan to make these cookies again for Easter and I hope you do too! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Jeff D

      March 25, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      Delicious cookies !!
      You can taste all of the flavors in every bite, great consistency !!
      One of the best cookies, you will be happy you made them, going to make extra and freeze as the additional instructions suggest.






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      • Marley Braunlich

        March 25, 2023 at 11:07 pm

        Hey Jeff, thanks for making this recipe. I'm so happy to hear that you loved these chocolate chip cookies with Cadbury mini eggs! Keeping a few cookie dough balls in the freezer is a great way to have some sweet treats on deck. Thanks for leaving a review! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    5. Chelsey

      April 05, 2023 at 10:58 am

      Wonderful and easy cookies! Was so fun to make these with my 5yo, who loves smashing things. We opted to use smashed mini eggs in lieu of chocolate chips and they were perfect!






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      • Marley Braunlich

        April 05, 2023 at 1:54 pm

        Hey Chelsey! Thank you for leaving this sweet review. I am so glad that you enjoyed making these mini egg cookies with your little one. You can never go wrong with adding extra chocolate eggs!! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    6. Amy

      April 07, 2023 at 10:28 pm

      Oh my gosh they are so cute but even more important very yummy! Just made them tonight for Easter. Hoping they will last till then🤤 You can't go wrong with Cadbury mini eggs!






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      • Marley Braunlich

        April 11, 2023 at 6:40 pm

        Hey Amy, thanks so much for making this recipe and leaving a five-star review! I'm so glad you loved these festive cookies and could enjoy them for Easter! The Cadbury eggs are sooo good in these chewy cookies! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    7. Evan

      April 20, 2023 at 11:19 am

      Very delicious recipe! Nice change up from the plain Jane chocolate chip cookies you see everywhere else. I’m going to stock up on these eggs so I can bake these all year long!






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      • Marley Braunlich

        April 20, 2023 at 4:06 pm

        Hi Evan, Thanks for leaving this awesome review. I'm glad you enjoyed this elevated chocolate chip cookie recipe! Great idea on stocking up on these seasonal chocolate mini eggs! Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Leah

      May 08, 2023 at 11:48 am

      I recently tried these cookies with mini Cadbury eggs and they were absolutely delicious! Every bite was full of delicious chocolate chips and sweet Cadbury eggs. The cookie texture was thick, chewy and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious treat.






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      • Marley Braunlich

        May 08, 2023 at 12:57 pm

        Hey Leah, thanks so much for this 5 star review for our Cadbury egg cookies! These are super chocolatey and delicious. So glad you loved them.

        Reply

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