Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars (Printer-friendly)

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

# 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 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 Steps:

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 without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold 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 23-26 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain soft texture.
09 - Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into bars.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time
  • Perfect for spring celebrations, Easter parties, or any festive occasion
  • Soft, chewy texture that stays fresh for days
  • Loaded with colorful Cadbury mini eggs and pastel M&Ms for festive appeal
  • Great for feeding a crowd with 16 generous servings
  • Simple one-bowl mixing method that anyone can master
02 -
  • Slightly underbake the bars for an extra gooey, fudgy texture that stays soft for days
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat edges
  • Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for the most professional-looking bars
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days
  • Reserve some extra candy pieces to press into the top before baking for a more decorative finish
  • If the dough seems too thick to spread, lightly wet your hands or spatula to press it evenly into the pan
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