Cadbury Egg Cookies – Chewy, Colorful & Irresistible Treats

Easter mornings always carry a bit of sparkle bright baskets, pastel colors, and that first bite of something sweet. These Cadbury Egg Cookies capture that joy perfectly. Chewy in the middle, crisp at the edges, and dotted with colorful chocolate crunch, they’re everything you want in a festive treat. Plus, they’re ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish.

Why You’ll Love These Cadbury Egg Cookies

Every bite offers a mix of textures soft, chewy centers with slightly crisp edges. The crushed Cadbury mini eggs melt into the dough, giving you pops of milk chocolate and bits of candy shell in every cookie. They’re as beautiful as they are delicious, which makes them perfect for Easter dessert trays or gifts. Also, you can easily freeze the dough and bake it later for last-minute cookie cravings.

What You Need to Make Cadbury Egg Cookies

Ingredient Overview

Butter gives the cookies their soft structure, while the mix of brown and white sugars adds moisture and caramel-like flavor. Eggs bind the dough and add richness. Vanilla brings warmth. The combination of all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt balances everything out. The real stars are the Cadbury mini eggs some crushed fine for even distribution, some left in big colorful chunks for visual appeal. Semi-sweet chocolate chips add another layer of depth.

Tools and Equipment

You’ll need a few basics: a large mixing bowl, an electric mixer, a whisk, a spatula, baking sheets, parchment paper or silicone mats, and a rolling pin or mallet for crushing the mini eggs. Nothing fancy, just practical tools you already have in your kitchen.

How to Make Cadbury Egg Cookies Step by Step

Prep and Candy Crushing

Place the Cadbury mini eggs in a zip-top bag and crush them with a mallet or rolling pin. Leave a mix of small bits and larger pieces for both texture and presentation. Set aside about half a cup of these pieces for topping the cookies later.

Make the Dough

Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl. In another bowl, beat the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients. Avoid over-mixing so the cookies stay soft.

Add the Chocolate and Cadbury Pieces

Fold in the chocolate chips and most of the crushed Cadbury eggs. Mix gently to keep the dough tender and evenly packed with chocolate.

Scoop, Top, and Bake

Scoop out about two tablespoons of dough per cookie and space them roughly three inches apart on the lined baking sheets. Press a few of the reserved Cadbury pieces on top for that colorful Easter finish. Bake at 350°F for around 10 minutes until the edges turn slightly golden. For thicker cookies, gently push the edges inward with a spoon while still warm.

Cooling and Texture Tips

Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a minute or two to set their shape. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps lock in that perfect chewy center.

Batch Size, Storage, and Make-Ahead Tips

This recipe makes about 32 cookies. You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If you’d rather bake fresh later, freeze the dough balls for up to three months. Just add an extra minute or two to the bake time when baking from frozen. Each cookie has about 80 calories with 15g carbs, 2g protein, and 1g fat — light enough to justify a second (or third) one.

Cadbury Mini Egg Tips for Best Results

Use fresh mini eggs for the best crunch and color. Crush them into a mix of sizes to get both smooth chocolate bites and crisp candy pieces. If you love extra chocolate, sprinkle a few more on top before baking for a bakery-style look. You can also swap in dark chocolate chips if you prefer a slightly richer flavor.

Troubleshooting and Expert Notes

If your cookies spread too much, your butter might have been too soft. Try chilling the dough for 10 minutes before baking. If they turn out dry, you may have added too much flour — spoon and level it instead of packing the cup. Always bake just until the edges look set, since they’ll continue cooking on the pan. The result should be soft, chewy perfection with crisp edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Cadbury egg cookies so good?
It’s the combination of rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and the colorful crunch from Cadbury mini eggs. They’re festive and satisfying without being overly sweet.

What is a Cadbury cookie?
It’s a classic chocolate chip cookie base filled with crushed Cadbury mini eggs. The result is both nostalgic and playful — perfect for Easter or any chocolate lover.

How to make Cadbury cookies?
You’ll cream butter and sugar, mix in eggs and vanilla, fold in dry ingredients, and add Cadbury mini eggs before baking until golden. Easy and foolproof.

What is in a Cadbury egg?
Cadbury mini eggs have a crisp candy shell around smooth milk chocolate — they add both color and sweetness to each cookie.

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Conclusion

These Cadbury Egg Cookies bring the spirit of Easter right into your kitchen — bright, fun, and full of chocolatey joy. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting to friends, or simply baking on a sunny spring afternoon. If you try them, share your results on Pinterest or tag us on Facebook — your tray of colorful cookies might just make someone’s day.

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