Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Egg Cookie Cups, a perfect dessert that combines a rich cookie base with a luscious chocolate ganache filling. These charming treats are topped with colorful mini eggs, making them an eye-catching addition to any festive gathering or special occasion. With their chewy texture and decadent flavor, they are sure to impress family and friends alike! Ideal for bakers of all skill levels, this simple recipe offers an enjoyable baking experience, especially for those looking to create something unique and delicious. Plus, you can prepare them ahead of time, making them a stress-free treat for busy schedules!
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g softened unsalted butter
- 100 g caster sugar
- 65 g light brown soft sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 215 g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 100 g milk chocolate chips
- 100 g mini eggs (crushed)
- 125 ml double cream
- 125 g dark chocolate
- 15 g butter
- 36 mini eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6. Grease a 12-hole cupcake tin with butter and line it with baking paper.
- In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with both sugars until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the milk chocolate chips.
- Divide dough into 12 equal portions (about 62g each) and shape into balls. Place in the cupcake tin and press to create cups.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Press down centers immediately after removing from oven.
- For the ganache, microwave dark chocolate with double cream and butter until smooth.
- Cool slightly before filling cookie cups 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: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg