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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Baked Goods

    Mini Egg Cookies

    Published: Feb 3, 2022 · Modified: Mar 17, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Soft, chewy and gooey chocolate chip cookies that are packed with mini eggs for a delicious Easter treat. When Easter comes around, we are all about the mini eggs and these Mini Egg Cookies are a favourite in our house. They are the perfect cookie - a slight crunch on the outside and soft and chocolatey in the middle.

    Six cookies on a wire cooling rack, each cookie has mini eggs on it.

    A couple of years ago I spent a few months mastering the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe. I use that as the base and adapt it with different ingredients like these Mini Egg Cookies for an Easter twist. These are so easy to make! Just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of baking. So simple for a delicious homemade bake.

    If you are looking for some other Easter recipes to try, then why not try our Mini Egg Fudge, Easter Nests or Easter Rocky Road?

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    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make Mini Egg Cookies - Step by step
    • Why should you try it?
    • Variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Extra tips
    • More cookie recipes recipes
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    Ingredients needed

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.
    • Butter - We used salted butter as we think a little salt in cookies goes so well with the chocolate. If you use unsalted butter, then add a pinch of salt in to the cookies mixture. But this is just a preference thing. You can use unsalted and leave the salt out if you prefer. You can use margarine instead of butter and this is usually easier to cream with the sugar and you don't need to wait for the butter to soften.
    • Sugar - We used a mixture of caster sugar and brown sugar. The brown sugar adds some caramel flavour and colour too.
    • Egg - We used a medium sized egg.
    • Flour - Plain flour (all purpose) is what you need.
    • Vanilla - This adds a real depth of flavour. Vanilla does to sweet dishes what salt does to savoury. It really brings out all the other flavours.
    • Baking powder - This helps the cookies to rise.
    • Chocolate chips - We used dark chocolate chips, but you could use milk or white chocolate.
    • Mini eggs - The star of the cookies. You can use supermarket own brand if you prefer.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make Mini Egg Cookies - Step by step

    One: Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Mix together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

    Two shot collage of butter and sugar in a bowl, before and after mixing.

    Two: Add the egg and vanilla. Fold gently until combined.

    Whisked egg and vanilla added to the mixture, then all mixed together.

    Three: Add the flour, baking powder, chocolate chips and mini eggs. Fold everything together until combined and a cookie dough is formed.

    Flour and baking powder added to the bowl, then all mixed together.

    Four: Divide the mixture into 12 and roll into balls. Put onto a large baking tray with as much space between the balls as possible. You may need to do this in separate batches.

    Two shot collage of balls of cookie dough on a lined baking tray, then the cookies spread out and cooked.

    Five: Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges have started to get crispy, but the cookies are still soft in the middle. Leave to cool on the tray for 2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes more before eating the cookies warm.

    Why should you try it?

    • Easter fun - This is a really fun and easy activity for kids to do at Easter. They will love licking the bowl after too!
    • Minimal ingredients - Only a few ingredients are needed to make these Easter cookies and there is nothing unusual, so you might even have all the ingredients already if you bake regularly.
    • Quick and easy - These are so easy to make! Just mix everything together, roll in to balls and bake.

    Variations

    You don't have to use mini eggs for these. In the weeks leading up to Easter the supermarkets are packed with Easter chocolate and there seems to be something new that comes out every year. You could top them with mini Malteasers bunnies, or Hotel Chocolat do little white chocolate bunnies which would be delicious.

    You could also use other mini eggs like mini Oreo eggs, Aero eggs, Smarties eggs or chocolate orange eggs. We wouldn't recommend caramel or Creme eggs, as they are a bit too runny. You could also just use Smarties or M&Ms.

    A bowl of mini eggs next to a mini egg topped cookie.

    Serving suggestions

    These are pretty big, so we wouldn't serve it with anything else to eat, maybe some fruit on the side to lighten it all up a little. However, we do love a hot drink or smoothie to go with one of these for an afternoon pick-me-up. Why not try one of these:

    • Hot Chocolate Spoons
    • Chai Tea Latte
    • Banana Milk
    • Cinnamon Coffee
    • Apple Pie Smoothie
    • Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
    • Cinnamon Mocha

    Storage

    Store: You can store these mini egg cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for 4 days. The longer you keep them, the less soft they will be. So we recommend keeping them for no longer than 2 days for maximum freshness.

    Freeze: These actually freeze really well, which is why we always make a batch of 12 and then freeze half.

    You can freeze them unbaked by placing the dough balls on a baking tray, covering it in cling film and then putting it in the freezer to freeze until the dough is hard. You can then transfer them in to a freezer bag and keep until you are ready to bake them. You can then bake them from frozen. Put them on a baking tray, with space between each one and bake for around 13 minutes - they need longer than normal because they are frozen.

    To freeze baked cookies, once the cookies are baked, leave them to cool and then put them on a baking tray in a single layer and put them in the freezer for an hour until hard. Then you can transfer them to a freezer bag and keep them for a month.

    Defrost: These will defrost at room temperature. You can then refresh them in the oven by warming them for 3 minutes.

    A stack of five cookies with a broken one in front of them.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many cookies does this make?

    This recipe makes 12 cookies. You will need to bake these in batches, as the cookies do spread when baking so you need to make sure they all have enough room.

    Can I halve the batch?

    Yes, you can halve the ingredients and just make 6 cookies if you prefer.

    Do I have to chill the cookie batter first?

    No, and that is what we love about this recipe as there is no need to chill them overnight. However, if you do have the time then you can do that and it does give them a nicer texture.

    Why have my cookies spread?

    I don't mind them spreading a little, which is why we put them on two baking trays so they have enough space between them both. However, if you want to prevent them from spreading then you can add 0.5 tablespoon of cornflour to the cookie mixture. Chilling the mixture first can stop them from spreading too.

    How long do you cook mini egg cookies for?

    This depends on how you like your cookies. If you like them soft, then bake them for 10 minutes. If you like them with a bit of crunch, but still soft in the middle, then bake for 12 minutes. If you want them really crunchy, then bake for 14 minutes. Timings will vary depending on your oven and remember they will harden out of the oven a little too.

    Are Mini Egg Cookies gluten free?

    No, these cookies are not gluten free.

    Why are my cookies hard?

    If they are hard, then you have over baked them. When they come out of the oven after 10 minutes, they will still look very soft but that is okay. They will harden outside of the oven.

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    Extra tips

    • To make portioning your cookies out easier, you can use an ice cream scoop.
    • We chopped up the mini eggs and mixed them in with the cookie mixture. However, if you want some extra whole mini eggs on top like you can see in the photos, then you need to reserve some of the mini eggs. You can either gentle place 2 on top of the dough ball before it goes in the oven, or once the cookies are out of the oven and cooling on the tray, you can gently push a couple of mini eggs in to each cookie.
    • You can use milk, dark or white chocolate chip cookies in this recipe.
    • Don't try to cut the mini eggs with a knife, as that is near impossible. Instead, put them in a freezer bag and smash them with a rolling pin.

    More cookie recipes recipes

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    • Air Fryer Cookies

    If you’ve tried this mini egg cookie recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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    Recipe

    Four mini egg cookies on a cooling rack.

    Mini Egg Cookies

    When Easter comes around, we are all about the mini eggs and these Mini Egg Cookies are a favourite in our house. They are the perfect cookie!
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    Vegetarian
    5 from 12 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British, Easter
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Allergens:
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    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 256kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 150 g Butter - softened
    • 75 g Light brown sugar
    • 75 g Caster sugar
    • 1 Egg - whisked
    • 190g plain flour
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
    • 100 g Milk chocolate chips
    • 150 g Mini eggs - chopped/crushed

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Mix together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
      150 g Butter, 75 g Light brown sugar, 75 g Caster sugar
    • Add the egg and vanilla. Fold gently until combined.
      1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • Add the flour, baking powder, chocolate chips and mini eggs. Fold everything together until combined and a cookie dough is formed.
      190g plain flour, 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder, 100 g Milk chocolate chips, 150 g Mini eggs
    • Divide the mixture into 12 and roll into balls. Put onto a large baking tray with as much space between the balls as possible. You may need to do this in separate batches.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges have started to get crispy, but the cookies are still soft in the middle. Leave to cool on the tray for 2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool for a few minutes more before eating the cookies warm.

    Notes

    • To make portioning your cookies out easier, you can use an ice cream scoop.
    • We chopped up the mini eggs and mixed them in with the cookie mixture. However, if you want some extra whole mini eggs on top like you can see in the photos, then you need to reserve some of the mini eggs. You can either gentle place 2 on top of the dough ball before it goes in the oven, or once the cookies are out of the oven and cooling on the tray, you can gently push a couple of mini eggs in to each cookie.
    • You can use milk, dark or white chocolate chip cookies in this recipe.
    • Don't try to cut the mini eggs with a knife, as that is near impossible. Instead, put them in a freezer bag and smash them with a rolling pin.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
    DisclaimerThe 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.

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    Comments

    1. Toni

      February 04, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is so fun! My kids really enjoyed these cookies!

      Reply
    2. Savita

      February 04, 2022 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Those look so good. Will try it out for sure.

      Reply
    3. Emily Flint

      February 04, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      How fun are these? I'm definitely making these again for Easter.

      Reply
    4. Dana Sandonato

      February 04, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfect! I'm a total sucker for mini eggs, so I'm all about having them in cookies. My kid will love these!

      Reply
    5. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      February 04, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely perfect for Easter and these look great to bake with the kids too.

      Reply
    6. Katherine

      February 04, 2022 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love these! Such a fun and easy Easter recipe.

      Reply
    7. Claudia Lamascolo

      February 04, 2022 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      These are so cute and delicious the kiddos loved them so much!

      Reply
    8. Jacqueline Meldrum

      February 04, 2022 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      Those look so good. Never mind Easter, I want them now!

      Reply
    9. Anjali

      February 04, 2022 at 8:11 am

      5 stars
      These cookies are so easy to make and are perfect for Easter!! Can't wait to make them with my kids soon!

      Reply

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