Last Updated on March 27, 2022
Every year, Easter baskets are filled with delicious sweet treats. Peanut butter eggs, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans are some of the most popular Easter treats. However, you can step up your Easter game with a delicious cookie dough filled Easter eggs.
This cookie dough Easter eggs are not only easy to make but they are a snack the whole family will love. They are a great recipe to make with your family, and you can decorate them as you desire. They are a fun, quick and easy dessert to make.
Filled Easter Eggs
Easter eggs have been an Easter tradition since the 13th century. They were said to represent new life. Today, Easter eggs are still one of the most popular Easter symbols.
Easter eggs can be found in many different forms. You can buy plastic Easter eggs to fill with small candies, you can buy many different types of candies and desserts that are shaped like eggs and you can hard boil eggs and dye them different colors.
Making your own cookie dough Easter eggs is a great way to carry on the tradition of Easter eggs. The eggs are easy to shape and decorate, making them the perfect Easter sweet.
What You Will Need to Make Filled Easter Eggs
Ingredients
To make this cookie dough filled Easter eggs recipe from Delish, you will need:
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 cup white chocolate, melted (divided into three bowls)
- Pastel food coloring
- Rainbow sprinkles
Equipment
To prepare this recipe, you will need:
Filled Easter Eggs Step By Step Instructions
Step One: Beat Peanut Butter, Brown Sugar and Vanilla
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step Two: Add the Graham Crackers, Salt, Milk, and Chocolate Chips
Add the crushed graham crackers, salt, and milk, mixing until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step Three: Line Baking Sheet and Place Cookie Dough
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and shape cookie dough into eggs. Place the cookie dough on the cookie sheet and freeze for an hour.
Step Four: Microwave the White Chocolate
Divide the white chocolate into three microwave-safe bowls. Microwave white chocolate at 50 percent power at thirty-second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted.
Step Five: Add Food Coloring
Add your desired shade of food coloring to the white chocolate. Pastels are recommended to achieve spring colors.
Step Six: Dip the Eggs
Dip the eggs in the white chocolate, alternating between colors. Drizzle eggs with remaining white chocolate after dipping and top with sprinkles. Let them set for ten minutes before serving or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Using pastel colors makes for beautiful spring colors on the Easter eggs. These eggs are great in Easter baskets or as a treat after Easter dinner.
You can find pastel food coloring in most grocery stores or online. Using pastels allows for beautiful spring colors that are perfect for Easter.
Tips and Tricks
This cookie dough filled Easter eggs are a great treat that your friends and family will love. They are simple to make and you can even make them ahead of time, storing them in the fridge or freezer.
It is important to allow the cookie dough to freeze for an hour before dipping it in the chocolate. This will allow it to hold its egg shape and prevent it from falling apart when dipping it in the chocolate.
When dipping the cookie dough eggs into the chocolate, there are a few different methods you can use. One popular method is to use a spoon to place the egg in the chocolate and then use the spoon to cover the egg with chocolate until it is fully covered. You can also place a wooden skewer into the cookie dough egg and dip it into the chocolate, turning until it is fully coated.
For creating a drizzle, it is easiest to use a fork and shake it back and forth to decorate. If your white chocolate begins to harden while you are working with it, place it in the microwave in fifteen-second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
Be sure to use parchment paper or wax paper when placing the cookie dough eggs on the tray. If you do not use wax or parchment paper, the cookie and white chocolate will stick to the baking tray.
More tips for Filled Easter Egg
If you don’t want to use white chocolate, you can use milk or dark chocolate. You can even drizzle colored white chocolate and add sprinkles to give the milk or dark chocolate a pop of color.
When not being served, this cookie dough Easter eggs should be kept in the fridge in an airtight container. They can last in the fridge for up to five days and the freezer for up to three months.
This cookie dough recipe is great because not only does it taste delicious, but it doesn’t contain any eggs or flour. Since this recipe is egg and flour-free, you don’t have to worry about the risks of salmonella or E. Coli.
Delicious Cookie Dough Filled Easter Egg
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- A baking sheet
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 cup white chocolate melted (divided into three bowls)
- Pastel food coloring
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Beat Peanut Butter, Brown Sugar and Vanilla - In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the Graham Crackers, Salt, Milk, and Chocolate Chips - Add the crushed graham crackers, salt, and milk, mixing until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line Baking Sheet and Place Cookie Dough - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and shape cookie dough into eggs. Place the cookie dough on the cookie sheet and freeze for an hour.
- Microwave the White Chocolate - Divide the white chocolate into three microwave-safe bowls. Microwave white chocolate at 50 percent power at thirty-second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Add Food Coloring - Add your desired shade of food coloring to the white chocolate. Pastels are recommended to achieve spring colors.
- Dip the Eggs - Dip the eggs in the white chocolate, alternating between colors. Drizzle eggs with remaining white chocolate after dipping and top with sprinkles. Let them set for ten minutes before serving or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Using pastel colors makes for beautiful spring colors on the Easter eggs. These eggs are great in Easter baskets or as a treat after Easter dinner.
- You can find pastel food coloring in most grocery stores or online. Using pastels allows for beautiful spring colors that are perfect for Easter.
Notes
An Elegant Easter Dessert
This cookie dough Easter eggs are an adorable treat to share with your loved ones on Easter. They are simple to make and taste amazing. Whether you put them in Easter baskets or serve them after Easter dinner, they will be a showstopper.
These mouthwatering cookie dough Easter eggs are sure to fulfill your sweet cravings. If you tried this cookie dough Easter eggs, please share your experience making them.
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Karen is a passionate pastry chef who loves to create delicious baked goods. She has been in the culinary arts for over 10 years, honing her skills and perfecting her craft. Karen is known for her creativity and attention to detail, creating unique desserts that bring a smile to everyone’s face. She is always looking for ways to challenge herself and come up with new recipes that are both tasty and visually appealing. Karen loves to experiment with different flavors and textures, and she is committed to providing the highest quality of products to her customers.
