Description
These Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars are a delightful treat combining rich chocolate, crunchy Easter M&M’s, and Cadbury mini eggs. Simple to prepare, they create a sweet, mouthwatering dessert ideal for gatherings or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 & 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter browned and cooled to room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pastel easter m&m’s
- 1/2 cup crushed cadbury mini eggs
- 8–12 cadbury crème-filled mini eggs halved (for topping)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, sizzles, and develops brown bits. Remove from heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and glossy, then add the eggs and mix in.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, and crushed Cadbury mini eggs, then cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 13.8×10 jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Spread the chilled dough evenly into the prepared pan, reserving a few M&M’s and chocolate chips for topping if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center looks just set.
- Press halved crème-filled Cadbury eggs on top of the bars while they are still hot, allowing them to adhere without fully melting. Let cool completely before cutting.
Notes
For moist bars, do not overbake; check for doneness after 18 minutes.
You can mix and match candies based on your preference, using other chocolate or Easter-themed candies.
These bars are perfect for celebrations or as a sweet gift for friends and family.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg