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Classic Easter Egg Brownie Cookies

Classic Easter Egg Brownie Cookies for Festive Chocolate Bliss

Indulge in Classic Easter Egg Brownie Cookies that combine fudgy brownie and crispy cookie, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3/4 cup unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture
  • 2/3 cup Brown Sugar Packed for best texture
  • 1/3 cup Sugar Sweetens without overpowering
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour King Arthur brand recommended
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Sifted for smooth batter
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1/2 tsp Espresso Powder Optional but recommended
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds aromatic notes
For the Chocolate Surprise
  • 7 oz Mini Eggs Cadbury recommended
  • 2 oz Dark Chocolate Chopped into 1/4-inch chunks
For Topping
  • Flaked Salt For topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, espresso powder, and cinnamon.
  2. Chop dark chocolate into 1/4-inch chunks and set aside with mini eggs.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
  3. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in chopped dark chocolate and mini eggs.
Chilling and Baking
  1. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  4. Sprinkle each dough ball with flaked salt.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes; remove when edges are set.
  6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Don't skip chilling the dough to maintain texture. Keep an eye on baking time for the perfect fudgy cookie.

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