Description
These Easter Mini Egg Cookie Bars are a delightful, festive treat perfect for spring celebrations. Featuring a buttery, chewy cookie base packed with sweet white chocolate chips and colorful Cadbury Mini Eggs, these bars are easy to make and share. Baked to perfection in a single 8×8 pan, they’re a fun and convenient way to enjoy classic cookie flavors with a holiday twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup all purpose flour
Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup Cadbury Mini Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack in the middle to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Butter and Pan: Melt the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly. Meanwhile, line an 8×8 baking dish with tin foil and/or spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and packed brown sugar to the melted butter. Stir together until fully combined for a smooth mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking powder and all-purpose flour gradually, mixing until the batter is smooth. Take care not to overmix to keep the bars tender.
- Incorporate Mix-ins: Fold in the white chocolate chips and Cadbury Mini Eggs gently so they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake the Bars: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with no raw batter clinging.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookie bars cool completely in the baking dish for at least 30 minutes to set. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve your festive Easter treat.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the flour is added, as this can make the bars tough.
- If you don’t have Cadbury Mini Eggs, substitute with any candy-coated chocolate eggs or M&M’s for a similar festive look and flavor.
- Lining the pan with foil makes cleanup easier and helps lift the bars out cleanly for cutting.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- You can add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired.
