Mini Egg Brownies

Celebrate Easter with this delightful Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies recipe, the ideal dessert for the occasion. Indulge in the rich, chewy brownies packed with chocolate and adorned with crunchy mini chocolate eggs. This simple yet irresistible treat is sure to become a beloved family tradition.

Don't pass up these Easter egg brownies if you love dark chocolate. They're a beloved baking tradition in our home, devoured by everyone.

We frequently bake these brownies due to their irresistibly fudgy texture. Despite experimenting with other brownie recipes, we consistently return to this one as our go-to Easter indulgence.

Why tamper with perfection when you've already discovered the ultimate recipe? It will undoubtedly make for a delightful dessert for Easter time. Pair with some mini egg cookies or mini egg cookie bars for the perfect assortment.

Ingredients

Cocoa powder - Adding the cocoa powder subtly gives the chocolate flavoring without adding a ton of sweetness. 

Baking soda - Just a pinch of baking soda helps the brownies rise while still having that fudgy texture. 

Salted butter - Salted butter pairs nicely with the chocolate flavor. 

Hot coffee - Adding coffee enhances the flavor of the chocolate. You cannot taste the coffee a bit in these brownies. If you prefer you can just sub in hot water. 

Sugar - White sugar gives a nice sweet flavor without overpowering the other flavors. You can use half brown sugar if you prefer.

Eggs - Eggs are the binder that hold the brownies together. 

Flour - I use all-purpose flour in most of my baked goods. 

Vanilla - Vanilla extract enhances the other flavors.

Salt - Just a little bit of added salt will also improve the other flavors for the best results.

Cadbury mini eggs - These are a candy coated milk chocolate in the shape of Easter eggs. They are delicious and only available during the late winter and spring, so be sure to look for them in the Easter candy section at the store.

How To Make Mini Egg Brownies

The process of creating these homemade brownies is incredibly simple. As soon as you begin, you'll understand why we love this mini egg brownie recipe.

Step One: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

Step Two: Mix together the cocoa powder and baking soda in a large bowl. You can use an electric mixer or wooden spoon. Add in half of the melted butter and mix.

Step Three: Add the hot coffee to the butter mixture and stir to thicken the brownie batter.

Step Four: Put in the rest of the butter and eggs. Mix well. Add the remaining dry ingredients.

Step Five: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Put on half the mini eggs and bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven. For a perfect brownie, the center should only jiggle slightly and a toothpick inserted in the center will have moist crumbs.

Step Six: Once done, remove from the oven and top with the remaining mini eggs. 

Toppings

Chocolate chips - Consider including mini chocolate chips or even white chocolate chips as a topping. Or drizzle with melted chocolate.

Shredded coconut - The addition of sweetened coconut on the surface provides a delightful combination of texture and flavor.

Chopped nuts - You can also enhance the texture by adding your favorite nuts. Any type of chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or peanuts will work.

Candies - Alternatively, you can also use any other variety of miniature chocolate eggs for this recipe. If you wish to make this treat at a different time of year and cannot find Cadbury eggs, you can substitute with another type of candy-coated chocolate, such as M&M's.

Common Questions

How do you know that brownies have finished baking?

To determine if these easy Easter brownies are done, gently shake the baking pan after baking. The center should have a slight jiggle, indicating they're ready.

The traditional toothpick test isn't reliable for fudgy brownies as the batter sticks to the toothpick, giving a false impression of doneness.

How do you stop brownies from sticking to the pan?

The most effective option is to apply grease to the pan, but you can also opt for lining it with parchment paper. When using parchment paper, ensure that the edges hang over the sides of the tin or pan so that you can easily lift the fudgy chocolate brownies out by pulling on the paper's edges.

How should I store leftover brownies?

Leftover brownies are delicious when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Simply heat them in the microwave on low heat for a warm treat. You can also freeze these mini egg brownies wrapped in plastic wrap or in a freezer-safe container or bag. When you're ready to enjoy them, move them to the fridge and allow them to thaw for a few hours.

This Brookie Recipe is also amazing. I want to try adding mini eggs to that next!

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