Description
Mini Egg Cookie Cups are a festive and delightful treat that will brighten any occasion, especially Easter. These charming cookie cups feature a rich chocolate base filled with creamy ganache and topped with crunchy Mini Eggs, offering an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging in solo, the ease of preparation makes them accessible for bakers of all skill levels. With their colorful presentation and delicious taste, these cookie cups are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g unsalted butter (softened)
- 100g caster sugar
- 65g light brown soft sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 215g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 100g milk chocolate chips
- 100g crushed Mini Eggs
- 125ml double cream
- 125g dark chocolate
- 15g butter
- 36 Mini Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (Fan/Gas Mark 6). Grease a 12-hole cupcake tin and line it with baking paper.
- Beat the softened butter, caster sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt, mixing briefly until incorporated.
- Gently fold in the crushed Mini Eggs and milk chocolate chips.
- Divide the dough into 12 portions, roll into balls, and press into the cupcake tin to form cups.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before removing from tin.
- Prepare ganache by heating dark chocolate, butter, and cream in a microwave until smooth.
- Fill each cookie cup with ganache and top with three Mini Eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (62g)
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking. Experiment with different types of chocolate or nuts for added flavor.