Mini Egg Cookies (Printable version)
Buttery chewy cookies studded with crunchy colorful mini chocolate eggs, perfect for spring celebrations and festive occasions.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
06 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
09 - 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate eggs, coarsely chopped
10 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chopped mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chips (if using).
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Gently press a few extra mini egg pieces into the tops of each dough ball for a festive look.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
10 - Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The buttery dough stays soft in the middle while edges turn perfectly golden
- Those colorful mini eggs make every bite feel like discovering buried treasure
02 -
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading and makes the cookies thicker
- Underbaking slightly is the secret to that soft, chewy texture everyone goes crazy for
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in texture, so do not rush this step
- Chop the mini eggs into varied sizes—some large chunks and some smaller pieces