Mini Eggs NYC Cookies – Thick, Chewy, and Loaded with Chocolate

Mini Eggs NYC Cookies are thick, bakery-style cookies packed with crunchy chocolate mini eggs and melty chocolate chunks. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and chewy in the center, these cookies are an indulgent treat that’s both festive and delicious. Whether for Easter celebrations, gifting, or simply a sweet craving, these cookies deliver big flavor in every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chocolate Lover’s Dream – Mini eggs and chocolate chunks make every bite irresistible.
Thick & Chewy – NYC-style cookies are big, bakery-quality, and perfectly textured.
Simple to Make – Easy ingredients and straightforward steps.
Festive & Fun – Perfect for holidays, parties, or a sweet snack anytime.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  3. Fold in Chocolate
    Stir in chocolate chunks and chopped mini eggs.
  4. Chill the Dough
    Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to enhance flavor and thickness.
  5. Bake the Cookies
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop large balls of dough (about ¼ cup each) onto a lined baking sheet, spacing well apart. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  6. Cool & Serve
    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or cooled.

Nutritional Information

Calories: ~390
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Sugar: 30g
Fiber: 2g

Tips for Success

  • Chill the Dough – This ensures thick, bakery-style cookies with chewy centers.
  • Press Extra Mini Eggs on Top – For a bakery look and extra chocolatey bite.
  • Don’t Overbake – Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.

Why This Recipe Works

The combination of soft, chewy cookie dough with crunchy mini eggs and melty chocolate chunks creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Chilling the dough and baking at the right temperature ensures thick, indulgent cookies that taste like they came straight from a New York bakery.

Mini Eggs NYC Cookies are a festive, chocolate-packed treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing. Thick, chewy, and full of crunchy candy-coated chocolate, they’re a bakery-style cookie that will impress every time.

Mini Eggs NYC Cookies – Thick, Chewy, and Loaded with Chocolate

Servings

8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

14

minutes
Calories

390

kcal

Thick, chewy New York–style cookies loaded with mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chunks — a fun and festive treat perfect for Easter or anytime.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips

  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough
    In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  • Add Dry Ingredients
    In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in Chocolate
    Stir in chocolate chunks and chopped mini eggs.
  • Chill the Dough
    Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to enhance flavor and thickness.
  • Bake the Cookies
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop large balls of dough (about ¼ cup each) onto a lined baking sheet, spacing well apart. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
  • Cool & Serve
    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or cooled.

Notes

  • Chill the Dough – This ensures thick, bakery-style cookies with chewy centers.
    Press Extra Mini Eggs on Top – For a bakery look and extra chocolatey bite.
    Don’t Overbake – Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.

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