Description
These Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars are a delightful treat featuring a rich blend of chocolate chips and colorful Easter candies. Perfect for any gathering or family bake!
Ingredients
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- 2 & 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter browned and cooled down 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 the candy-coated ones
- 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 turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled browned butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Incorporate the eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, and crushed Cadbury mini eggs. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 13.8×10 jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Spread the chilled dough evenly in the pan. Optionally, reserve some M&M's and chocolate chips for garnish on top.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set. Avoid overbaking!
- After removing from the oven, gently press the halved crème-filled Cadbury eggs on top while still hot. Allow bars to cool before cutting.
Notes
For extra flavor, chill the dough longer if desired.
Make sure the butter is not too hot when mixing with sugars to maintain a smooth texture.
Use parchment paper for easy removal from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 193
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg