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    Home » Recipes » Easter

    Easy Chocolate Mini Egg Cookies

    Published: Feb 16, 2021 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 18 Comments

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    Brownie-like in texture, these easy and indulgent chocolate mini egg cookies made with Cadbury mini eggs are just perfect for your Easter celebrations.

    Serve them for afternoon tea on Easter Sunday with my indulgent Cadbury creme egg tiffin!

    3 chocolate mini egg cookies on a baking sheet.

    I have 4 mini egg addicts in my house, so as soon as we start seeing them in the shops (usually straight after Christmas!), they somehow keep finding their way into my basket!

    Not content with just mini egg tiffin and mini egg brownies on our Easter table, I've developed these thick and chewy mini egg cookies too. Stuffed to bursting with Cadbury mini eggs, micro eggs, AND white chocolate chips for the ultimate Easter chocolate treat!

    👩‍🍳 Love cookies? Try my smarties cookies too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    Here's why this is the best chocolate mini egg cookie recipe!

    • Easy to make.
    • Freezer friendly.
    • Brownie like in texture.
    • Delicious with a glass of cold milk.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for chocolate mini egg cookies.
    • Mini Eggs - 1 x 80g packet of Cadburys mini eggs, crushed with a rolling pin.
    • Micro Eggs - 100g of chocolate micro eggs, which can be found in all major supermarkets. If you can't find them just substitute with the same quantity of crushed mini eggs.
    • White Chocolate Chips - for a double chocolate hit. You can also use milk or dark chocolate chips instead.
    • Light Brown Sugar - helps give the cookies a chewy texture. You can substitute with dark brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavour.
    • Caster Sugar
    • Butter - softened unsalted butter is best for this recipe.
    • Egg - 1 large free-range egg at room temperature.
    • Vanilla Extract - don't be tempted to use vanilla essence!
    • Plain Flour
    • Cocoa Powder - for a delicious chocolate flavour.
    • Bicarbonate of Soda
    • Baking Powder
    • Salt - a pinch of sea salt really helps elevate the flavour of these cookies.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line 3 baking sheets with baking paper.

    Two: Cream together the softened butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy. You may prefer to use an electric mixture - this cookie dough gets quite stiff later on!

    Three: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

    Four: Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. The mixture will seem quite stiff and dry at this point but you need to keep mixing. By hand, it takes about 5 minutes to get it to come together. Don't forget you can always use an electric mixer to make life easier (I quite like the work-out!).

    Five: Mix in the crushed mini eggs, micro eggs and white chocolate chips.

    Six: Take heaped tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, well-spaced. The mixture makes 20 cookies.

    Seven: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Half-way through baking, take the baking sheets out of the oven and flatten down the cookies with a fish slice or palette knife. Return to the oven to carry on baking.

    Eight: Once out of the oven leave to cool for 10 minutes before placing on a wire rack.

    Step by step photo instructions for making mini egg cookies.

    💭 Top tips

    • If you struggle with upper arm strength use a standing mixer to make these cookies. It's quite a dry mixture (but that's what gives them such a nice brownie-like texture) and requires a bit of elbow grease to get the ingredients mixed.
    • Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before storing in a tin or placing in the freezer. Excess moisture will mean your cookies will turn soft.
    • Use a rolling pin to crush the mini eggs in their packet.
    • Use a cookie scoop to ensure your cookies are the same size and cook at the same time.
    • The cookies taste best the next day!

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    These mini egg biscuits (along with mini egg tiffin) are perfect for your Easter buffet table. Or, why not serve them up at your annual Easter Egg hunt?

    📖 Variations

    • Use milk or dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips, or use a mixture of all three types.
    • If you can't find micro eggs (I've seen them in Sainsbury's and Tesco) then substitute with the same amount of crushed mini eggs.
    • Turn them into chocolate orange mini egg cookies by omitting the vanilla extract and grating in the zest of 1 orange.
    A close-up photo of a mini egg cookie.

    🥡 Storage

    The cookies can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months. Place in a sealed freezer-safe container in layers separated with nonstick baking paper to prevent them from sticking together.

    ❓ FAQS

    Can you buy Mini Eggs all year round?

    Sadly mini eggs are only generally available between January and April. I stock up for the WHOLE YEAR when I can!

    Can I freeze cookies?

    You can freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months, or alternatively, you can freeze the unbaked cookie balls. Open freeze the unbaked cookie balls on baking sheets for 2 hours then pop them into freezer-safe containers. To bake, place the frozen cookie balls on lined baking sheets and bake as directed (you may need to add a couple more minutes to the baking time).

    😋Related recipes

    More Easter treats you might enjoy!

    • Mini Egg Tiffin
    • Simnel Muffins
    • Mini Egg Cookie Bars
    • Mini Egg Nests
    • Mini Egg Blondies
    • Mini Egg Malteser Crunch Bars
    • Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
    • Biscoff Tiffin
    Overhead photo of mini egg cookies cooling on wire rack.

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    • Easy White Chocolate Tiffin
    • Easy Easter Cadbury Mini Egg Fudge Recipe

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    Recipe

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    5 from 19 votes

    Easy Chocolate Mini Egg Cookies

    Brownie-like in texture, these easy and indulgent chocolate mini egg cookies are just perfect for your Easter celebrations.
    Course Cookie
    Cuisine British
    Keyword chocolate mini egg cookies, mini egg cookies
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 27 minutes
    Servings 20
    Calories 169kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Baking Sheets
    • Baking Paper
    • Cookie Scoop

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 100 g Light Brown Sugar or use dark brown.
    • 80 g Caster Sugar
    • 125 g Butter softened
    • 1 Egg large at room temperature
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 240 g Plain Flour
    • 30 g Cocoa Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 80 g Mini Eggs crushed
    • 100 g Micro Eggs
    • 100 g White Chocolate Chips or use milk/dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line 3 baking sheets with baking paper.
    • Cream together the softened butter and sugars in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy. You may prefer to use an electric mixer - this cookie dough gets quite stiff later on!
      100 g Light Brown Sugar, 80 g Caster Sugar, 125 g Butter
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
      1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder. The mixture will seem quite stiff and dry at this point but you need to keep mixing. By hand, it takes about 5 minutes to get it to come together. Don't forget you can always use an electric mixer to make life easier (I quite like the work-out!).
      240 g Plain Flour, 30 g Cocoa Powder, ¼ teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda, ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • Mix in the crushed mini eggs, micro eggs and white chocolate chips.
      80 g Mini Eggs, 100 g Micro Eggs, 100 g White Chocolate Chips
    • Take heaped tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, well-spaced. The mixture makes 20 cookies. Use a cookie scoop to ensure the cookies are the same size!
    • Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Half-way through baking, take the baking sheets out of the oven and flatten down the cookies with a fish slice or palette knife. Return to the oven to carry on baking.
    • Once out of the oven leave to cool for 10 minutes before placing on a wire rack.

    Video

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • If you struggle with upper arm strength, make the cookie mixture in an electric mixer. It's quite a dry mixture (but that's what gives them such a nice brownie-like texture) and requires a bit of elbow grease to get the ingredients mixed.
    • Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before storing them in a tin or placing them in the freezer. Excess moisture will mean your cookies will turn a bit soft.
    • Use a rolling pin to crush the mini eggs in their packet.
    • Use a cookie scoop to ensure your cookies are the same size and cook at the same time.
    • The cookies taste best the next day!
     
    Variations:
    • Use milk or dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips. or use a mixture of all three.
    • If you can't find micro eggs (I've seen them in Sainsbury's and Tesco) then substitute with the same amount of crushed mini eggs.
    • Turn them into chocolate orange mini egg cookies by omitting the vanilla extract and grating in the zest of 1 orange.
     
    Freezing: 
    The cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Chocolate Mini Egg Cookies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    169
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    9
    mg
    3
    %
    Sodium
     
    35
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    76
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    26
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    14
    g
    16
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    17
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    34
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth

      February 16, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These look so delicious and easy! I can’t wait to make this recipe with my kids!

      Reply
    2. Gita

      February 16, 2021 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, the kids are going to love these! Can't wait to bake these with them!

      Reply
    3. Jenn

      February 16, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I loveeee Mini Eggs and wait each spring to get them. I'll be making these cookies for sure and boy oh boy I can't wait!

      Reply
    4. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      February 16, 2021 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!

      Reply
    5. Jess

      February 16, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Oh boy, these look dangerous! Don't think I will be able to have just one!

      Reply
    6. Gail Montero

      February 17, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      What a yummy easter treat these cookies make! Love all that chocolate!

      Reply
    7. Dannii

      February 17, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      I am so excited for everything mini egg over Easter and these cookies look delicious.

      Reply
    8. Sarah James

      February 17, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Your cookies look delicious, I love the sound of the brownie like texture. All I need now is some mini eggs, thanks for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
    9. HEATHER PERINE

      February 17, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      My fiance is obsessed with mini eggs so he is going to be so excited when I whip these up for him this weekend! They look fantastic!

      Reply
    10. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      February 18, 2021 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      Love these festive treats! I'm a huge fan of the mini eggs...and mini egg cookies - you can never say no to them!

      Reply
    11. Mahy

      February 18, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      My cookie jar is empty, so this came so timely! Really happy that I've stumbled upon this recipe of yours!

      Reply
    12. Vicky

      February 18, 2021 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! These cookies look SO good! I love the mini Cadbury eggs and adding them to chocolate cookies is brilliant.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        February 25, 2021 at 1:38 pm

        Glad you enjoyed them Vicky!

        Reply
    13. Tania Pilcher | Fit Foodie Nutter

      February 18, 2021 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make them with my daughter tomorrow! Perfect activity for half term, right? Thank you for the recipe, will update you on how we will get on!

      Reply
    14. Danielle Wolter

      February 18, 2021 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      So cute! What a great idea for Easter, can't wait to make them 🙂

      Reply
    15. Chichi

      February 18, 2021 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are amazing! They taste so good and so easy to make.

      Reply
    16. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

      February 19, 2021 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      We're mini egg obsessed too! These look so good!

      Reply
    17. Sisley White

      February 24, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Mini egg anything has my vote! Thank you for a great recipe and for joining up to #CookBlogShare.

      Reply

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