Rich, fudgy brownies loaded with chunks of creamy chocolate and topped with colorful candy-coated Cadbury mini eggs — these Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies are a festive Easter dessert everyone will love. The brownies bake up soft and chocolatey with slightly crisp edges, while the candy eggs add a delicious crunch and bursts of milk chocolate sweetness.
They are incredibly easy to make and perfect for Easter dessert tables, spring gatherings, or baking with kids. The pastel candy shells make these brownies almost too cute to eat — almost!
Serve them with a glass of milk, coffee, or as a sweet ending to your Easter dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect Easter dessert
- Rich fudgy chocolate brownies
- Colorful and festive
- Easy one-bowl recipe
- Kid-friendly and fun to make
- Great for spring parties
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1 ½ cups Cadbury Mini Eggs, lightly crushed
(extra for topping)
Instructions
1. Prepare the pan
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix the wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- melted butter
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
Mix until smooth and glossy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl whisk together:
- cocoa powder
- flour
- salt
- baking powder
Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Add the chocolate
Fold in:
- chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs
Do not overmix.
5. Bake
Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle remaining Cadbury mini eggs on top and gently press them into the batter.
Bake 30–35 minutes, until the center is set but still fudgy.
6. Cool and slice
Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Tips for the Best Brownies
Do not overbake.
Slightly underbaked brownies stay fudgy and rich.
Lightly crush the mini eggs.
Place them in a zip bag and tap gently with a rolling pin.
Use parchment paper.
This makes removing and slicing brownies much easier.
Add extra chocolate.
Dark chocolate chunks make these brownies even more decadent.
Variations
Stuffed Cadbury Egg Brownies (see full recipe here)
Add halved regular creme-filled Cadbury eggs inside the batter for a gooey surprise.
Cadbury Blondies
Replace cocoa powder with extra flour for a vanilla brownie base.
Salted Chocolate Version
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
How to Store
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days.
They also freeze beautifully for up to 2 months. Wrap individual pieces tightly and thaw at room temperature.
Serving Ideas
These brownies are perfect for:
- Easter dessert tables
- Spring brunch
- Bake sales
- School parties
- Afternoon coffee treats
Serve them slightly warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
If you try these Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies, I’d love to hear how they turned out! Leave a comment below and share your Easter baking traditions. Don’t forget to save this recipe on Pinterest so you can make it again next spring! 🌸🐣🍫
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