Mini Egg Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy buttery cookies studded with colorful chocolate mini eggs, ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

10 - 1 1/2 cups mini chocolate eggs, coarsely chopped
11 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light 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 dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in chopped mini eggs and chocolate chips if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Press a few extra mini egg pieces on top of each dough ball for decoration.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look just set.
10 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The buttery dough stays soft and chewy for days, never getting tough or stale like other cookie recipes
  • Those mini chocolate eggs create pockets of melty goodness that make every bite feel like a celebration
02 -
  • Underbaking by 1-2 minutes makes all the difference between chewy and hard cookies
  • Chopping mini eggs coarsely instead of finely means better chocolate distribution in every bite
03 -
  • Chill your dough for 30 minutes if it's too sticky to scoop easily
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through for even browning