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Mini Egg Cookie Cups

Mini Egg Cookie Cups are a delightful treat that perfectly balances softness and crispiness, filled with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with colorful Mini Eggs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookie cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Cups
  • 1 cup butter, softened Allow to soften at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs Use fresh eggs for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Use high-quality chocolate.
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream Heat until simmering.
  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped Use quality chocolate for better flavor.
For Decoration
  • Mini Eggs For decorating the tops.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet components until just combined.
  5. Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
Baking
  1. Prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it, and evenly distribute the cookie dough into each cup, lightly pressing down.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Let the cookie cups cool for about 5-10 minutes before adding ganache.
Making Ganache
  1. While the cookie cups cool, heat the heavy cream until simmering, then pour it over the chopped chocolate.
  2. Allow it to sit briefly, then stir until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, fill each cookie cup with the chocolate ganache and decorate with Mini Eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookie cups in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for longer freshness. Avoid freezing to maintain ganache texture.

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