Description
These Cadbury Cookies are the perfect Easter treat, with soft sugar cookies topped with a creamy chocolate frosting and a mini Cadbury egg. A delicious and festive way to celebrate the season!
Ingredients
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For the Cookie:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate Frosting:
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1 tablespoon unsalted sweet cream butter
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3 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-3 tablespoons hot water
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24 mini Cadbury eggs
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Using a small ice cream scoop, form dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and press a thumb into the top of each cookie while they are still warm. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
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Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- Melt butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and hot water, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the frosting into the thumbprint in each cooled cookie.
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Decorate:
- Top each cookie with a mini Cadbury egg.
Notes
- If the frosting is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of hot water to reach desired consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a more festive look, try different types of mini Easter eggs for decoration!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg