Name: Cadbury Egg Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 ½ cups mini Cadbury chocolate eggs, roughly chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.

Step 6: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the chopped mini Cadbury eggs.

Step 7: Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.

Step 8: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look soft.

Step 9: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

Press a few extra Cadbury egg pieces onto the tops of the dough balls before baking for a colorful, bakery-style appearance.

Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for a chewier texture and deeper molasses flavor.

If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading while baking.

For an easy make-ahead option, freeze scooped dough balls on a parchment-lined tray until firm, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread to the container. You can also freeze freshly baked cookies for up to one month; thaw at room temperature before enjoying. Reheat briefly in the microwave for a warm, gooey treat.

FAQs

Can I use regular Cadbury eggs instead of mini ones?

Yes, simply chop regular-sized Cadbury eggs into smaller pieces about the size of mini eggs before folding them into the dough for even distribution.

How can I prevent the cookies from spreading too much?

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps control spreading. Also, make sure your butter is room temperature, not too soft or melted, and avoid overmixing the dough.