Mini Egg Cookie Bars – The Ultimate Easter Dessert Treat

These Mini Egg Cookie Bars are the perfect handheld treat for any season but especially delightful around springtime celebrations. Soft, chewy, and loaded with colorful mini egg candies, they combine classic cookie flavors with a fun, festive twist. Lightened up for everyday indulgence, these bars are simple to make, easy to share, and impossible to resist.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chewy & Soft Texture – Perfectly tender bars that satisfy cookie cravings.
Festive and Fun – Mini egg candies add pops of color and chocolatey goodness.
Quick and Easy – Simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
Lighter Ingredients – Reduced fat and sugar for guilt-free snacking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup light butter, softened
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup mini egg candies, chopped (reserve some for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, applesauce, and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.

4. Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped mini egg candies.

5. Bake
Spread the dough evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining mini egg candies on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool and Slice
Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.

Nutritional Information (Per Bar)

Calories: 110
Protein: 2g
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Sugar: 9g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Don’t Overmix – Mix ingredients until just combined for soft, tender bars.
• Even Candy Distribution – Chop mini eggs finely to prevent large pockets of sweetness.
• Store Properly – Keep bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Make It Your Own – Swap mini eggs for chocolate chips or other small candies for variety.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe transforms classic cookie dough into soft bars studded with colorful mini eggs for extra chocolate and crunch. Using applesauce and reduced butter keeps the bars moist and chewy without excess fat. It’s an easy, festive treat perfect for snacking or sharing with friends.

Soft, chewy, and bursting with chocolatey mini eggs, these Mini Egg Cookie Bars are a festive treat that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture. They’re quick to make, easy to portion, and perfectly balanced between indulgence and lighter ingredients.