Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars (Printable)

Soft, chewy bars studded with Cadbury mini eggs and pastel M&Ms for festive flavor and color.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, at 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, leaving 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 butter 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 into the dough.
07 - Spread dough evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining M&Ms and extra mini egg pieces over the top for decoration.
08 - Bake for 23 to 26 minutes, until edges are golden and center is just set. Do not overbake for soft texture.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into bars.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect for spring celebrations, Easter baskets, and potlucks
  • Soft, chewy texture with pockets of chocolate candy goodness
  • Colorful and festive presentation that kids and adults adore
  • Makes 16 generous bars, ideal for sharing with family and friends
02 -
  • Chop Cadbury mini eggs into varied sizes for different textures throughout the bars
  • Press extra candies gently into the top of the dough before baking so they stay in place
  • Use parchment paper with plenty of overhang to lift the entire block out easily for clean cutting
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting for the neatest squares
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain softness
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