These Easter Blondies are gooey, chewy, and loaded with mini Cadbury eggs for the ultimate easy Easter dessert! One bowl and no mixer required, this easy Easter recipe will be a family favorite.
Yield:
16 blondies
Prep Time:15minutes
Cook:25minutes
Tessa's Recipe Rundown...
Taste: The dark chocolate chips perfectly balance out the sweetness from the Cadbury eggs. With some flaky sea salt sprinkled on top, these Easter blondies are sweet and salty perfection. Texture: Chewy, gooey, and loaded with perfectly crunchy mix-ins. Ease: SO easy. One bowl recipe with no mixer required. Appearance: Is there anything cuter?! Pros: One bowl, no mixer, less than 40 minutes! Cons: None. Would I make this again? Absolutely. These are sure to be a hit every year for Easter.
Are these Easter Blondies just the cutest dessert you’ve ever seen or what?
I don’t know about you, but I just love the darling pastel colors of Cadbury Easter eggs. They are so adorable and festive, especially in an easy blondie recipe like this one.
This recipe makes blondies that are slightly thicker than normal. This means you can slice them into smaller squares to serve a crowd.
Both kids and adults will LOVE these easy Cadbury mini egg blondies. Just don’t forget to dunk in a glass of milk while enjoying a slice.
How to Make Easter Blondies
What Is A Blondie? What is the Difference Between Blondies and Brownies?
Think of a blondie as brownie’s butterscotch alter-ego! There is no cocoa or melted chocolate in a blondie. Instead, blondies are made with brown sugar for a rich butterscotch flavor and plenty of vanilla extract. A good blondie is gooey, chewy and a little fudgy. Just not as fudgy as a brownie.
They’re the perfect easy Easter dessert recipe or the perfect way to use up leftover Easter candy. Bonus: these treats only take about 40 minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients for Easter Blondies:
Butter – Always use unsalted butter in baking to control the salt content.
Sugar – Specifically light brown sugar which will give a beautiful butterscotch flavor and a soft chewy texture to these blondies. Read more about the science of sugar in baking here.
Eggs – One whole egg plus one egg yolk. The extra yolk adds richness and chewiness. Be sure your eggs are at room temperature so they blend into the batter evenly.
Vanilla extract – For flavor. Don’t skimp!
Salt – I prefer to use fine sea salt instead of table salt for its pure flavor. You can also sprinkle some flaky sea salt on the baked blondies to balance the sweetness of the Cadbury eggs if you’d like. Learn more about the differences between types of salt here.
All-purpose flour –Measured correctly. If you add too much flour, you may end up with dry, dense, or crumbly blondies.
Mix of Cadbury mini eggs and dark chocolate chips – You can use exclusively Cadbury mini eggs if you like, but you run the risk of these bars becoming a little too sweet. I recommend balancing that Cadbury sweetness with dark chocolate chips. However, you can also use semisweet if you prefer.
Flaky sea salt – for topping, to perfectly balance the sweetness from the chocolate.
Instructions for How to Make These Easy Easter Blondies:
Prepare your baking pan. Line an 8×8-inch aluminum pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set the prepared pan aside.
Melt the butter. In a large heat-safe mixing bowl, heat the butter in the microwave until melted. You can also do this on low heat in a small saucepan on the stove.
Combine the sugar to the melted butter. Whisk vigorously to combine. Let cool until just warm.
Add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. The more you whisk, the smoother the top crust of the blondies will become.
Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the salt, baking powder, and flour with a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix the batter once dry + wet ingredients combine.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and mini eggs. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin. Add some additional chocolate chips and mini eggs to the top, to decorate, if desired.
Bake the Easter Blondies. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 28 minutes for blondies with a softer interior, or 30 to 35 minutes for a firm interior with golden edges. Baking times will vary from oven to oven!
Allow to cool before slicing. Serve.
What if I Can’t Find Cadbury Eggs? Can I use M&Ms instead?
These Easter Blondies will work with any type of chocolate chip or similarly sized mix-in, though the Cadbury mini eggs are so quintessentially Easter-y. If you can’t find them, I recommend using Easter M&M candies. Pretzel or peanut butter M&Ms will also work!
I’m Out of Light Brown Sugar! Can I Still Make These Blondies?
There are two things you can do before you make an annoying extra supermarket trip:
Substitute dark brown sugar for the same amount of light brown sugar, if that’s all you have. Your Easter blondies will be a bit darker than pictured here, and a little softer and richer from the additional molasses in the dark brown sugar. Your blondies will still taste delish!
Make your own light brown sugar! For this recipe, you will need: 1 ½ cups (300 grams) white granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons molasses.
See? Easy peasy!
The Key to Perfectly Baked Easter Blondies: The Baking Pan
These mini egg blondies yield thick and rich blondies, so it’s important to use a pan that conducts heat effectively, like my favorite USA Pan.
We want to make sure the blondies cook through completely, but remain soft and gooey in the center.
Avoid glass or ceramic pans for this recipe!
Those materials take longer to heat up and cook. This often leads to the center being undercooked by the time the edges start to dry out and darken.
Check out our side-by-side comparison here, where we baked the exact same blondie recipe at the same temperature, for the same amount of time, in the same oven:
Though the differences weren’t quite as stark as with our brownie testing, the glass pan blondies were definitely more gooey and less set. They also sunk in the center slightly. Sinking centers is a common issue with glass pans of all sorts. This can cause issues for blondies & brownies as well as quick breads & loaves like banana bread.
But I only have glass, what do I do?!
If you must use glass or ceramic, drop the baking temperature by about 15°F and increase the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
Why Are My Blondies Hard? Why Are My Blondies Dry? Why Are My Blondies Like a Cake?
Troubleshooting Your Blondie FAQs!
Besides using the right pan as detailed above, the answer to all of these questions is likely the same simple mistake: incorrect measuring of ingredients. If you are not measuring your ingredients with a digital kitchen scale, you could accidentally be adding too much flour, causing hard, dry, or cake-like blondies. Learn more about how to measure for perfect results every time here!
The other reason your blondies could be turning out too dry or hard is likely that they’re overbaked. Learn how to tell when your blondies are done baking below.
Should Blondies be Gooey?
Yes! Overbaked blondies are basically a dry, hard cookie bar. Who wants that? Learn how to tell when your blondies are fully baked right below.
How Do I Know When Easter Blondies are Done Baking? It varies!
We’ve tested this recipe in FOUR different ovens across the country. What we learned is that for this recipe in particular, the baking time will depend entirely on your oven AND your preferred level of doneness.
We found that 25 – 28 minutes was perfect for a more soft and gooey center, while 30 to 35 minutes resulted in a more firm center.
They’re done when the middle is still slightly jiggly and shiny on top, but the edges look solidified. You want to be careful not to overbake these or they will become dry and crumbly.
Remember: residual heat will continue to cook the blondies, so even if they seem just slightly underdone in the center, go ahead and remove them from the oven. They’ll solidify more as they cool. Please note that it is normal if the center of your blondies sink slightly after cooling, which is more likely to happen with a glass pan.
If your blondies are still a little gooey for your liking after they’ve cooled, cut them into slices and let them sit on a cooling rack overnight, lightly covered with plastic wrap. This period of time will help them solidify even more.
Also, be sure your oven is actually at the temperature it says it is. Learn more about that in my Oven 101 article, and if you don’t have an oven thermometer, now’s the time!
Can I Double This Blondies Recipe?
Yes! Just double all ingredients of this easy Easter dessert and bake it in a 9×13-inch baking pan, adding a few minutes to the baking time.
How to Store Easter Blondies:
You can store the blondies for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. If storing for more than a day, wait to slice the blondies into bars until you’re ready to serve to prevent stale edges.
Can I Freeze Easter Blondies?
You can also freeze these blondies (as a whole slab or sliced) wrapped in plastic wrap and inside an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature. You can then refresh in a 325°F oven for about 5 to 10 minutes, if desired.
These Easter Blondies are gooey, chewy, and loaded with mini Cadbury eggs for the ultimate easy Easter dessert! One bowl and no mixer required, this easy Easter recipe will be a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 ½sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter
1 ½cups(300 grams) light brown sugar
1large egg plus 1 egg yolk,at room temperature
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1/2teaspoonfine sea salt
¼teaspoonbaking powder
1 ½cups(191 grams) all-purpose flour
1 ½cups(255 grams) mix of Cadbury mini eggs and dark chocolate chips,divided
Flaky sea salt,for sprinkling
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 by 8-inch metal pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter in 30-second increments until melted. Add the sugar to the hot butter and whisk to combine. Let cool until just warm.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and whisk vigorously until smooth. Stir in the salt, baking powder, and flour with a rubber spatula. Gently stir in 1 cup (170 grams) mix-ins.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Top evenly with remaining ½ cup mix-ins.
For a soft center, bake until the edges are lightly golden but the center still jiggles slightly, about 25 to 28 minutes. For a firmer center, bake until the edges are golden brown and the center is lightly golden and set, about 30 to 35 minutes. Set pan on wire rack and allow to cool before cutting*. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
*If the bottoms of your baked blondies are slightly greasy after removing them from the pan, place them on a wire rack overnight covered in plastic wrap. This overnight sit will allow them to set completely.
I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)
About Tessa...
I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)
Um, these are INSANELY delicious! I never write reviews but I took one bite and they are out of this world. They’re moist and have a nice balance with the dark chocolate chips, cadbury eggs, and flaky sea salt (NOT optional!). Even better that they’re quick and easy to make. It’s a win win!
Kiersten @ Handle the Heat
— March 16, 2023 at 9:06 am
Hi Leslie! You can, but the Blondies will be a little thinner and bake a little faster. We haven’t tested this ourselves, so I can’t tell you how long to bake for, sorry – just shave a few minutes off the suggested minimum bake time, and be sure to check out our notes (in the pink tip box, above the recipe) for indicators of doneness for your desired final texture. Let us know what you think once you’ve given these a try 🙂
Hi. I was able to get an 8×8 pan. I baked them today and they are delicious! I can’t stop eating them. The best part is how easy the recipe is. Thank you!
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Delicious! Love the texture and taste of these. Easy to make.
These are sooo good! I love that they’re made in one bowl, super easy, and they came out chewy and delicious!
Yay! So thrilled you enjoyed these blondies so much, Erica! 🙂
Um, these are INSANELY delicious! I never write reviews but I took one bite and they are out of this world. They’re moist and have a nice balance with the dark chocolate chips, cadbury eggs, and flaky sea salt (NOT optional!). Even better that they’re quick and easy to make. It’s a win win!
So excited you enjoyed these Blondies so much, Janet!! Thanks so much for the comment 🙂
These are incredibly good! They have that perfect butterscotch flavor, plus the added bonus of the chocolate candy coated eggs!
Hi. Would I be able to use a 9×9 pan?
Hi Leslie! You can, but the Blondies will be a little thinner and bake a little faster. We haven’t tested this ourselves, so I can’t tell you how long to bake for, sorry – just shave a few minutes off the suggested minimum bake time, and be sure to check out our notes (in the pink tip box, above the recipe) for indicators of doneness for your desired final texture. Let us know what you think once you’ve given these a try 🙂
Hi. I was able to get an 8×8 pan. I baked them today and they are delicious! I can’t stop eating them. The best part is how easy the recipe is. Thank you!
Yay!! So thrilled to hear that Leslie!! 🙂