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Chocolate Chip Cadbury Egg Bars Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Chocolate Chip Cadbury Egg Bars are a delightful treat combining a rich buttery base with brown sugar, chocolate chips, and festive pastel M&M’s, all topped with halved Cadbury Creme Eggs. Perfectly baked to a soft, chewy texture, these bars offer a luscious blend of flavors and a colorful presentation that makes them an ideal dessert for Easter or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Mix-ins and Toppings

  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips (reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
  • 1 1/4 cups pastel M&M’s (reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
  • 2 boxes Cadbury Creme Eggs, halved for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the bars.
  2. Melt Butter: Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until fully melted. Be careful not to overheat.
  3. Cool Butter: Allow the melted butter to cool slightly to prevent cooking the egg when combined.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix the cooled butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg thoroughly until well combined.
  5. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  6. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending carefully to form a consistent dough without overmixing.
  7. Add Mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and pastel M&M’s, reserving some for topping, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.
  8. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan and spread it evenly.
  9. First Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350°F, until the bars are set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  10. Add Final Toppings: Immediately after removing from the oven, top the warm bars with the reserved chocolate chips, pastel M&M’s, and halved Cadbury Creme Eggs for a colorful, melty garnish.
  11. Cool: Let the bars cool completely in the pan to set before slicing.
  12. Slice and Serve: Cut into 12 bars and enjoy this decadent, festive treat!

Notes

  • Allow the butter to cool before mixing to prevent scrambling the egg.
  • Use a greased or parchment-lined pan for easy removal.
  • Ensure not to overbake; bars are best when slightly soft and chewy.
  • Substitute Cadbury Creme Eggs with other filled chocolate eggs if desired.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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