Can I use regular butter instead of part shortening?

Yes, you can use all butter instead of the butter/shortening combination. Your cookies might spread a bit more and have a slightly different texture, but they'll still be delicious. If you notice too much spreading, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

What if I can't find Cadbury Mini-Eggs?

Don't worry! These cookies work wonderfully with other candy-coated chocolates like M&Ms, chopped chocolate bars, or even chocolate chips. The base cookie recipe is versatile and pairs well with many mix-ins.

How do I know when the cookies are done baking?

The perfect cookie will have set edges but a center that looks slightly underdone at the 8-10 minute mark. They'll continue to firm up as they cool on the hot baking sheet. For a fudgier center, aim for the shorter baking time.

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Absolutely! The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking. You can also portion it into balls and freeze them for longer storage. When ready to bake, just add a minute or two to the baking time if using from frozen.

Cadbury Egg Cookies Recipe

Name: Cadbury Egg Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup butter flavor shortening or butter; ½ cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups flour; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 10-oz bag Cadbury Mini-Eggs

Description

Soft and fudgy in the middle with a slight crisp on the edges, these Cadbury Egg Cookies are bursting with delightful chocolatey goodness and crunchy candy coating bits throughout. Perfect for Easter, holidays, or any time you need a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to impress with their colorful bursts and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter flavor shortening or butter
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Dry Ingredients:

1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Add-ins:

1 10–oz bag Cadbury Mini-Eggs

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350℉. Chop the Cadbury Mini-Eggs into smaller pieces. Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and gently smash them with a rolling pin until they break into smaller chunks.
Cream Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Add Cadbury Mini-Eggs
Reserve a small handful of chopped chocolate pieces for topping, if desired. Gently fold the remaining candy pieces into the dough. If you want colorful speckles on your cookies, place a few reserved candy pieces on top of each dough ball before baking.
Shape and Bake
Drop dough by the spoonful onto a cookie sheet, spacing evenly. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are set. For best results, bake for exactly 9 minutes. The cookies should be soft and fudgy in the center with slightly crisp edges.
Cool and Store
Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for freshness.

Notes

Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 3-5 days for the best taste and texture.
Pro Tip: Save a few Cadbury Mini-Eggs to place on top of the cookie dough before baking. This method creates beautiful pastel bursts of color.
Feel free to get creative — raid leftover candy, such as chocolate bunnies or mini candy bars, to use as an alternative to Cadbury Mini-Eggs. This base dough works well with various holiday-inspired candies.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 185
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20