Description
These Mini Egg Cookies are a delightful and festive treat that’s perfect for Easter or any occasion. They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with chunks of mini chocolate eggs, making them a fun and delicious addition to your cookie jar.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped mini chocolate eggs (or crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add Mini Eggs: Stir in chopped mini chocolate eggs using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into 2-tablespoon sized balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze baked cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
