Description
These Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars are an irresistible treat with their rich flavors and simple preparation. Packed with chocolate chips and festive Easter candies, they make for a delightful dessert perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 & 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter browned and cooled down to room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pastel easter m&m’s
- 1/2 cup crushed cadbury mini eggs
- 8–12 cadbury crème-filled mini eggs halved (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter while stirring constantly until it becomes golden brown and has nutty aroma. Let cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs and mix until fully combined.
- Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, and crushed Cadbury mini eggs. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 13.8×10 jelly roll pan with parchment paper or spray.
- Spread the chilled dough evenly in the prepared pan. Optionally, reserve some M&M's and chocolate chips to place on top before baking.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set. Avoid overbaking.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, press halved Cadbury crème-filled eggs on top while still hot. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Make sure the browned butter is cool before adding it to the sugar mixture to avoid cooking the eggs.
Chilling the dough helps enhance the flavors and results in better texture.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg