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Mini Egg Cookies

These Mini Egg Cookies are the perfect fun fill Easter cookie. A crispy yet soft and chewy cookie filled with a combination of chocolate chips and candied mini eggs. These cookies are prepared in just about 10 minutes and they bake quickly. Perfect for baking with kids through the holidays.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: cookies, easter, holiday cookies, mini eggs
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup butter unsalted
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 Cups chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup mini eggs divided and cut 1/2 cup into halves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat the mixture for 2 - 3 minutes until well combined and smooth.
  • Add the flour mixture and stir in with a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of the chopped mini eggs.
  • Spoon out the dough with a tablespoon and roll it into a ball. Place the balls on a baking tray 3 inches apart. Place two to three mini eggs on the top of each dough ball. Gently press down the eggs into the dough.
  • Bake for about 8 - 10 minutes or when the edges are slightly crispy but the center is still soft and not set.
  • Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container when cooled completely. Will last for about 4 days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Mini Egg Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 136mg6%
Potassium 18mg1%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 151IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.