Description
Indulge in the joy of Mini Egg Cookie Cups, a charming dessert that perfectly embodies the spirit of Easter celebrations. These delectable cookie cups feature a soft, chewy texture paired with a rich chocolate ganache filling, all adorned with colorful Mini Eggs on top. Their fun presentation and delightful flavors make them an irresistible addition to any gathering, whether it’s a festive brunch or a simple family get-together. Easy to make and sure to impress, these cookie cups are not only a treat for the taste buds but also for the eyes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g unsalted butter (softened)
- 100g caster sugar
- 65g light brown 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 unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (Fan) / Gas Mark 6. Grease a cupcake tin and line it with baking paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, caster sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt until just mixed.
- Gently fold in milk chocolate chips and crushed Mini Eggs.
- Divide dough into twelve portions (about 62g each) and roll into balls.
- Press each ball into the cupcake tin to form cups, creating a dip in the center.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before transferring to a rack.
- For ganache, melt dark chocolate, butter, and double cream in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with ganache and top with Mini Eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (62g)
- Calories: 281
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 92mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 38mg