Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars (Printable version)

Soft, chewy bars loaded with Cadbury mini eggs and pastel M&Ms for a colorful treat.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 cup Cadbury mini eggs, chopped
10 - 1 cup pastel M&Ms

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and combined.
04 - Add eggs and vanilla extract to the wet mixture, whisking until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in chopped Cadbury mini eggs and half of the pastel M&Ms until evenly distributed.
07 - Spread dough evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining M&Ms and additional mini egg pieces over the top for decoration.
08 - Bake for 23 to 26 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain soft texture.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in pan before lifting out and cutting into bars.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Soft and chewy texture with a perfect balance of sweetness and candy crunch.
  • Eye-catching pastel colors and Cadbury mini eggs make it ideal for Easter or spring desserts.
  • Simple and easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients.
  • Loaded with festive candy mix-ins for an indulgent treat.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep bars tender and chewy.
  • Keep an eye on baking time; underbaking slightly results in gooier bars.
  • Using parchment paper with overhang makes lifting bars from the pan hassle-free.
  • Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness up to 4 days.
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