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Cadbury Mini Egg Sugar Cookies

Cadbury Mini Egg sugar cookies with soft centers and colorful candy pieces.

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These cookies are the ultimate spring treat, featuring a soft, buttery sugar cookie base studded with crunchy, chocolatey Cadbury Mini Eggs. They are simple to make and capture all the joy of the season in one delicious bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups Cadbury Mini Eggs, roughly chopped (plus extra for topping)
  • ¼ cup sanding sugar or extra granulated sugar for rolling (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the roughly chopped Cadbury Mini Eggs with a spatula or your hands.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls. If desired, roll each ball in sanding sugar.
  9. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press a few extra mini egg pieces into the tops if desired.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and lightly golden. The centers will look soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not skip chilling the dough, as it prevents excessive spreading. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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