Cadbury Egg Cookie Bars
Servings 20
Ingredients
**For the cookie bars:**
- ¾ cup melted butter salted is my preference, but unsalted works too!
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup roughly chopped Cadbury Eggs
**For the frosting:**
- ¾ cup butter at room temperature again, I like salted, but use unsalted if you prefer!
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk at room temperature
- ¼ tsp salt
- Blue food dye
**For garnish:**
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp warm water
- 1 cup roughly chopped Cadbury Eggs
Instructions
**For the cookie bars:**
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×13 metal pan with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine the melted butter, brown and granulated sugar. Mix until it’s all combined.
- Add in vanilla and eggs, and mix until everything is nicely incorporated.
- While the mixer is on low, add in the flour, salt, cornstarch, and baking soda. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and Cadbury Eggs.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to ensure it’s evenly spread out.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let it cool completely before frosting.
**For the frosting:**
- In a stand mixer, beat together the butter and powdered sugar for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat until smooth.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed. If you’re going for a blue hue, add 1-2 drops of blue food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
**For the garnish:**
- Make this right before frosting the cookie bars. In a small bowl, whisk together warm water and cocoa powder until combined.
**To decorate:**
- Once the cookie bars are cool, spread the frosting evenly on top.
- Dip the tip of a dry pastry brush into the water and cocoa mixture, shake off excess, pull the bristles back, point at the bars, and slowly release. Repeat for a speckled pattern.
- Sprinkle the roughly chopped Cadbury Eggs on top.
- Slice and serve – get ready for a taste bud adventure!