Description
Mini Egg Brownie Cookies are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers, combining fudgy centers with a delightful crunch from mini eggs. Perfect for any occasion—from Easter festivities to casual snack cravings—these cookies are sure to impress. The optional espresso powder enhances the deep chocolate flavor, creating an unforgettable treat that’s both rich and satisfying. Easy to prepare and customizable, they can be enjoyed in various ways, whether paired with milk or transformed into decadent ice cream sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 100 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 80 g (6 tablespoons) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 132 g (1 cup and 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 53 g (1/2 cup and 2 tbsp) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 200 g (1 bag) mini eggs (half roughly chopped, half whole)
- 60 g (1/3 cup) dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
- Flaked sea salt (to garnish)
Instructions
- Cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, espresso powder (if using), and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped mini eggs and dark chocolate until incorporated.
- Chill the dough for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, allowing cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not skip chilling the dough; it helps achieve the perfect texture. Experiment with different types of chocolate or add-ins for variety.