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CADBURY EGG COOKIES Recipe

CADBURY EGG COOKIES
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Craving CADBURY EGG COOKIES? Make this irresistible spring treat! Get the recipe & bake some joy today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Cadbury Mini Eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Sprinkles (Optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt (Optional)
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk (or water)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 drops Food Coloring (Optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to a cozy 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl, whisk together your dry team: the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps; a well-aerated dry mix guarantees a tender cookie.
  • Now, grab a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Add your softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Cream these together on medium speed until the mixture is beautifully light and fluffy, usually about 2-3 minutes. This step incorporates air, which is vital for a soft cookie texture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.
  • Next, beat in your large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. Follow this with the vanilla extract, stirring it in until fragrant.
  • Now, reduce your mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix here; overmixing can lead to tough cookies. The dough should come together but still be relatively soft.
  • Now for the star: gently fold in your chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs and any optional semi-sweet chocolate chips. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5-2 tablespoons) to portion out your dough. Place the scoops onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each dough ball for expansion. If you want a perfectly round cookie, you can slightly roll the dough into balls with your hands. For that signature bakery-style look, press a few extra chopped mini eggs or even whole ones onto the tops of the dough balls before baking. This ensures those colorful candies are visible after baking. Bake your cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still slightly soft-looking. Do not overbake! They will continue to set as they cool. Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting period on the hot sheet helps them finish baking without becoming dry and brittle.
  • Making the royal icing drizzle is incredibly simple and adds a touch of elegance and extra sweetness to your Cadbury Egg Cookies. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, a tablespoon of milk (or water), and a splash of vanilla extract. Start with a smaller amount of liquid and slowly add more, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. You’re aiming for a thick yet pourable consistency – thin enough to drizzle beautifully, but not so thin that it runs right off the cookie. It should hold its shape slightly when drizzled. If you want to add some festive color, now is the time to mix in a few drops of food coloring until you achieve your preferred hue.
  • Once your cookies are completely cooled, it’s time for the fun part: decorating! Spoon your royal icing drizzle into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip, or simply use a Ziploc bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Drizzle the icing decoratively over each cookie in zig-zag patterns, straight lines, or whatever playful design you prefer. While the icing is still wet, sprinkle on extra chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs, colorful sprinkles, or a delicate pinch of flaky sea salt for an added sparkle and a lovely flavor contrast. Arrange them artfully on a serving platter to truly showcase their festive appeal.

Notes

These Cadbury Egg Cookies are an absolute dream come true for Easter and beyond! Imagine a soft, chewy, perfectly golden cookie, generously studded with chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs that melt into gooey pockets of chocolatey bliss. Each bite offers an incredible textural contrast: the tender cookie base, the slight crunch of the candy shell, and the rich, creamy chocolate ganache-like center of the mini eggs. They’re visually stunning with their pastel speckles and incredibly delicious, making them an instant crowd-pleaser and a guaranteed sign of spring’s arrival.

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