Dive into the decadent world of triple chocolate with these Easter cookies, which feature a trio of white, dark, and mini egg chocolates. These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chunks, ensuring a delightful surprise in every bite. The crushed mini chocolate eggs add a festive twist, making these cookies perfect for celebrating the Easter season.
Why You'll Love This
Chocolate enthusiasts will adore the rich and varied chocolate experience offered by each cookie. The combination of different chocolate types not only enhances the flavor but also provides a satisfying texture contrast. The addition of vanilla and a mix of sugars gives these cookies a deep caramel-like sweetness that pairs wonderfully with the salty hint of bicarbonate of soda.
Perfect Occasion
These cookies are ideal for Easter celebrations, making them a great treat for family gatherings, school events, or as a sweet gift for friends and loved ones. They're also fantastic for any casual get-together where you want to bring a little joy and indulgence.
Decoration Tips
For an extra festive touch, press a few extra mini chocolate eggs into the tops of the cookies right after baking. You can also drizzle them with melted chocolate or sprinkle with edible glitter to make them even more appealing.
- Ingredients:
- 175g of butter, softened
- 170g of soft brown sugar
- 60g of golden caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 250g of all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
- 50g of white chocolate, chopped into chunks
- 100g of dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
- 100g of mini chocolate eggs, lightly crushed (keep some larger pieces for decorating)
- Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (374°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and caster sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and the egg until well combined.
- Sift together the flour and bicarbonate of soda, then gradually mix into the creamed mixture to form a dough.
- Fold in the white and dark chocolate chunks, along with the crushed mini chocolate eggs.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just turning brown.
- Remove from the oven and while still warm, gently press some additional mini chocolate egg pieces into the tops of the cookies for decoration.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!