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    Home » Recipes » Easter

    Easy Cadbury Mini Egg Cookie Bars

    Published: Mar 9, 2021 · Modified: Apr 11, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 11 Comments

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    Mini egg cookie bars Pin image for Pinterest.

    Crisp on the outside, fudgy on the inside, these decadent but oh-so-easy Cadbury mini egg cookie bars are out of this world delicious!

    Generously studded with chunky chocolate mini eggs, they make the perfect treat for Easter, or any time of the year for that matter! Best of all they are ready in just 35 minutes - that's prepped and baked! What are you waiting for?! You might also like my mini egg brownies too!

    Chocolate mini egg cookie bars cut into squares on a wooden board.

    We're self-proclaimed mini egg lovers in this house (you might want to check out my mini egg tiffin if you are too!), and count down the days until mini eggs are back on sale in the shops again (usually the last week in January, if you're interested!).

    These mini egg cookie bars will take your Easter celebrations to the next level of yumminess, that, I can guarantee!

    👩‍🍳Don't forget to check out my chocolate orange cookie bars 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?

    • Easy Easter recipe.
    • Ready in just 35 minutes.
    • Soft, dense and fudgy.
    • Freezer-friendly.
    • Great for Easter celebrations, bake sales and parties.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for mini egg cookie bars.
    • Mini Eggs - a 297g family-sized bag is needed for the recipe, plus a few more for the topping! I use a rolling pin to crush some of the mini eggs into smaller pieces. You could another brand of chocolate filled eggs or leftover candy too.
    • Butter - the butter needs to be melted before using it in the recipe.
    • Sugar - light brown sugar ensures a soft and fudgy texture.
    • Vanilla Extract - use good quality vanilla extract and not vanilla essence.
    • Eggs - 2 large free-range eggs at room temperature.
    • Salt - a pinch of sea salt really helps to bring out the cookie dough flavour.
    • Plain Flour - ensures the cookie bars are chewy and moreish.

    🔪 Instructions

    Learn how to make make mini egg cookie bars!

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

    One: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. I do this in 30-second bursts.

    Two: Cream together the melted butter and light brown sugar.

    Three: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.

    Four: Stir in the flour.

    Step by step photo instructions for making mini egg cookie bars part 1.

    Five: Mix in the mini eggs.

    Six: Stir until all of the ingredients are combined.

    Seven: Spoon into a small brownie tin or 20cm square baking tin.

    Eight: Bake at 180°c (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) for 25 minutes. Once out of the oven lightly press more mini eggs into the top. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

    Step by step photo instructions for making mini egg cookie bars part 2.

    💭 Top tips

    • Stock up on enough mini eggs to see you through the year! They are usually available in shops between January and April.
    • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe. It's really important that the melted butter is cooled back down to room temperature.
    • The cookie bars must be completely cool before slicing. To speed up the process you could put the baking tin in the fridge for an hour to firm up.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    The easter cookie bars studded with mini eggs are great on their own with a glass of milk or cup of tea, or why not serve them warm for dessert with mini egg ice cream?

    📖 Variations

    • Substitute some of the mini eggs for chocolate chips. Milk or white chocolate chunks would work well. You could also use leftover Easter eggs.
    • Make them even more decadent by adding a white chocolate drizzle to the top of the cooled cookie bars.
    • Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for a richer, more caramelised flavour.
    • Add peanut butter chips to the cookie bars for a salty sweet taste sensation.
    • Replace the mini eggs with other chocolate candy when mini eggs aren't available in the shops. My M&M Cookie Bars use the same basic recipe, with the benefit that M&M's are available all year round!
    Easter cookie bars stacked on top of each other.

    🥡 Storage

    The Easter-themed cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    The mini egg cookie bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Layer the cookie bars into a freezer-safe container, with each layer separated with non-stick baking paper to prevent them from sticking together!

    ❓ FAQS

    Can you get mini eggs all year round?

    Mini eggs are only available in the run-up to Easter, so usually from late January to April. Remember to stock up while you have the chance!

    Do they have mini eggs in America?

    In the UK, mini eggs are made by Cadbury and are different colours to the Canadian ones. In the US, mini eggs are made by Hershey's under licence from Cadbury and taste slightly different to the ones you buy in the UK.

    Do mini eggs contain peanuts?

    Cadbury mini eggs do not contain peanuts or peanut products. It's always worth double-checking the label as ingredients can change over time.

    Mini egg cookie bars stacked on a cake stand with extra mini eggs for decoration.

    😋Related recipes

    Love mini eggs? Here are some more easy mini egg recipes!

    • Mini Egg Tiffin
    • Mini Egg Fudge
    • Simnel Muffins
    • Mini Egg Brownies
    • Chocolate Mini Egg Cookies

    You might also like my Cadbury Creme Egg Brownies!

    Tried this recipe? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating in the comments!

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    Recipe

    mini egg cookie bars cut into slices.
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    Mini Egg Cookie Bars

    Crisp on the outside, fudgy on the inside, these decadent Cadbury mini egg cookie bars are out of this world delicious, and generously studded with chunky chocolate mini eggs. Perfect for Easter celebrations.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Keyword cadbury mini egg cookie bars, easter cookie bars, mini egg blondies, mini egg cookie bars
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 634kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Microwave
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
    • Baking Paper

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 200 g Butter melted
    • 250 g Light Brown Sugar or use dark brown sugar
    • 2 Eggs large
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 275 g Plain Flour
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 297 g Mini Eggs some lightly crushed, others left whole

    For the topping

    • 20 Mini Eggs

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ 350 Fan/ Gas 4) and line a small brownie tin or 20cm square baking tin with non stick baking paper.
    • Cream the cooled melted butter with the light brown sugar until pale and fluffy. This will take about 3 minutes if mixing by hand.
      200 g Butter, 250 g Light Brown Sugar
    • Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
      2 Eggs, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • Stir in the flour and salt and make sure all of the ingredients are combined.
      275 g Plain Flour, ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • Add the mini eggs (reserve 20 for the topping) to the cookie dough and mix.
      297 g Mini Eggs
    • Spoon into the prepared tin and bake for 25 - 30 minutes (ovens vary so start checking after 23 minutes).
    • Press in the whole mini eggs for the topping and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
      20 Mini Eggs

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    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Stock up on enough mini eggs to see you through the year! They are usually available in shops between January and April.
    • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe.
    • It's really important that the melted butter has cooled slightly before starting the recipe.
    • The cookie bars must be completely cooled before slicing. To speed up the process you could put the tin in the fridge for an hour.
     
    Variations:
    • Substitute some of the mini eggs for chocolate chunks. Milk or white chocolate chunks would work well.
    • Make them even more decadent by adding a white chocolate drizzle to the cooled cookie bars.
    • Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for a richer, more caramelised flavour.
    • Add peanut butter chips to the cookie bars for a salty sweet taste sensation.
    • Replace the mini eggs with other chocolate candy when mini eggs aren't available in the shops. My M&M Cookie Bars use the same basic recipe, with the benefit that M&M's are available all year round!
     
    Storage:
    The Easter themed cookie bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    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
    Mini Egg Cookie Bars
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    634
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    33
    g
    51
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    15
    g
    94
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    27
    mg
    9
    %
    Sodium
     
    77
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    282
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    86
    g
    29
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    57
    g
    63
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    48
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    62
    mg
    6
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jamie

      March 09, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love how cute the eggs look in this cookie bar! I know my niece is going to love this!

      Reply
    2. Michelle

      March 09, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, these cookie bars look amazing! We love mini eggs so will definitely be making these.

      Reply
    3. Kay

      March 09, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect Easter treat for the kids, this will defiantly be getting cooked in our house next month, it won't last long mind you LOL
      Thanks for sharing:)

      Reply
    4. Michelle

      March 09, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      Ohh these are so adorable, Beth! Can't wait to make these cookie bars for Easter! My kids would love these! Yum!

      Reply
    5. Catherine

      March 09, 2021 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun idea for Easter! Your bars came out so pretty and delicious looking...these will be a hit with my family for the holiday!

      Reply
    6. Jeff Albom

      March 09, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      These are great. I love bars that have chocolate candy bits mixed in or on top.

      Reply
    7. Irina

      March 09, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      What a cute Easter dessert it is! I am saving for later to make with nieces. Love, love, love it!

      Reply
    8. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      March 09, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      My family loves bar cookies -- and I love how easy they are to make. These are so cute with the little chocolate eggs!

      Reply
    9. Claudia Lamascolo

      March 09, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      these look heavenly and my son is going to love them so cute!

      Reply
    10. Andrea

      March 09, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh Wow! A chewy caramel like cookie bar filled with all those addicting mini eggs. This is my kind of treat!

      Reply
    11. Emily Liao

      March 09, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      These cookie bars are perfect for Easter! Loved how soft and delicious they were too.

      Reply

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