Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars (Printable)

Soft, chewy bars with Cadbury mini eggs and colorful pastel M&Ms, ideal for festive occasions.

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth.
  • Loaded with colorful pastel M&Ms and Cadbury mini eggs for festive fun.
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
  • Perfect for spring celebrations, Easter treats, or gift-giving.
02 -
  • Line your baking pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang to easily lift the cookie bars out of the pan after cooling.
  • Do not overbake; remove bars when edges are golden but the center still looks slightly underdone for maximum chewiness.
  • Always check candy labels for allergens, especially if serving to guests with food sensitivities.
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