Description
Mini Egg Easter Cookies are the perfect springtime treat, combining the classic charm of chocolate chip cookies with colorful mini chocolate eggs. These delightful cookies feature crispy edges and a soft, chewy center that makes them irresistible for kids and adults alike. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, they are ideal for Easter celebrations or any festive gathering. With a yield of approximately 20 cookies, these treats are fantastic for sharing, making them a must-have addition to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate eggs (halved)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup whole mini chocolate eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, halved mini chocolate eggs, and chocolate chips; stir until just combined.
- Scoop out about 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough for each cookie and place on a lined baking tray. Press whole mini eggs into the tops.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers look soft.
- Allow to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg