Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies (Easy Easter Recipe)

These moist and fudgy Chocolate Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies are the perfect easy Easter treat. They’re a simple, one-pan bake that delivers rich chocolate flavor, crisp edges, and that irresistible mini egg crunch in every bite. Whip up a batch of these for friends and you’ll be more popular than the Easter Bunny.

With 19 five-star reviews and readers telling me they’ve “made these more times than I’ve had hot dinners,” it’s safe to say these Easter brownies are a total crowd-pleaser.

If, like me, Cadbury's mini eggs are your weakness these nostalgic Easter brownies are for you.

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• Why Readers Love This Mini Egg Brownie
• Ingredients for Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies
• How to Make Easter Egg Brownies
• The Easiest Way to Line and Grease a Brownie Pan?
• Tips & Tricks
• How to Serve
• Storage
• Frequently Asked Questions?
• Pin This Mini Egg Brownie Recipe For Later
• What Do You Think?!
• More Easy Cake & Dessert Ideas
• Printable Recipe
• Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies Recipe
• Reader Comments & Ratings

Why Readers Love This Mini Egg Brownie

⭐ “Just delicious! Recipe was really easy to follow and brownies turned out perfect. Easy one for kids to do too.” — Emily

⭐ “These brownies were amazing! First time making them and they were delicious. This recipe is great!” — Annabelle, age 10

Here’s why they’re such a hit:

• One pan, no mixer needed — ready in 40 minutes, minimal effort, minimal washing up.
• Perfectly fudgy every time — rich, chocolatey, and loaded with crunch from those irresistible Mini Eggs.
• Super kid-friendly — easy enough for little helpers to make almost by themselves.
• Great for using up leftover Easter chocolate (if that’s even a thing in your house!).
• Reliable and foolproof — better than box mix, even first-time bakers get amazing results.

Basically: if you want a bake that’s easy, festive, and guaranteed to disappear fast, this is it.

Ingredients for Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies

Find the full list and quantities in the recipe card below.

Cadbury Mini Eggs - Mini eggs are a huge deal in the UK at Easter time. They are available in the US and like all other Cadbury branded chocolate, it is made under license by Hersheys. The color of the eggs are a little different but whichever side of the pond you are on, they are totally delicious. You can swap in any other kind of small egg type candy.

Chocolate Chips - I use chocolate chips when baking as they melt down quickly and easily. You can use regular bars of chocolate broken down into chunks if you prefer. Using semisweet chocolate gives the right level of richness and sweetness for me. If you prefer a darker, richer brownie, you can use bittersweet instead.

Cocoa Powder - Cocoa powder adds a bitter note, which balances out the chocolate chips. It also makes brownies fudgy not cakey. I use Dutch processed cocoa powder which is readily available and darker in color with a smoother, more mellow flavor.

Flour - I use all purpose flour when making these brownies but it is simple to switch in a gluten-free flour if needed.

How to Make Easter Egg Brownies

Find the full printable recipe below.

This is one of the simplest brownie recipes I've ever made.

Preheat the oven and line/grease a baking pan with parchment paper. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a large bowl set over simmering water. Or use the microwave.

Stir in the sugar and lightly whisked eggs into the chocolate mixture off the heat. It will look slightly grainy, which is fine.

Sift the cocoa and flour into the chocolate mixture to avoid lumps and stir in well.

Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 20 minutes. Pull the brownies out and scatter ½ the mini eggs over the top so these can bake for the remaining 10 minutes.

Chop the remaining mini eggs and scatter them over the top once the brownie has completely cooled. This ensures you still get that all important crunch.

The Easiest Way to Line and Grease a Brownie Pan?

• Be sure to grease and line your pan with either parchment paper or foil to avoid any sticking.

• The easiest way to do this is by cutting two strips of parchment paper the same width as your pan which can crisscross each other. This makes it easier for you to lift the brownie out when baked.

• Alternatively if using foil, tear off a sheet which is slightly bigger than your pan and press it into the bottom and edges.

• You can then grease the pan with either non stick cooking spray or a butter wrapper.

• If you love easy baking here are some other favorites to try:
  • Loaded Kit Kat Brownies
  • Easy Raspberry Brownies
  • Fresh or Frozen Cherry Crumble
  • Easy Apricot Galette
  • Traditional Apple and Blueberry Crumble
  • No Bake Key Lime Pie
  • 3 Ingredient Nutella Cookies

Tips & Tricks

• Using a butter wrapper for greasing pans is a great old school zero waste baking tip. You can stash empty butter wrappers in the fridge door ready for baking.

• If you like a fudgy centre don't over bake your brownies. When you first pull the brownies out of the oven they may seem under baked but they will continue to set as they cool down.

• All ovens are different so set a timer and keep a close eye on your pan.
  
  The brownie is done when you can't see any raw batter on the stick. Note - you may see crumbs on the stick when the brownie is fully baked. That's fine - it's raw batter which means they're undercooked.

• Tempting as it is, let the brownies cool completely in the pan before removing them. They will be much easier to cut when cool.

• When you cut your brownies into 16 squares, use a large carving knife. Size up where to cut the rows by first cutting the whole thing into 4 quarters. This way you’re more likely to cut even pieces.

How to Serve

These brownies are amazing on their own or with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.

If you're serving them as part of an Easter Brunch or gathering, why not also make an easy DIY Bagel Brunch Bar for your guests.

If you're looking for an Easter lamb main to serve my Balsamic Lamb Shanks are always popular - as is this easy recipe for Pulled Lamb.

Storage

Store in an airtight container:

• Room temperature: up to 3 days
• Fridge: up to 1 week
• Freezer: up to 3 month

Frequently Asked Questions?

Can you reheat brownies to serve them warm?

You can definitely carefully reheat brownies to enjoy them warm. Preheat the oven to 350ºC/180ºC, cover the brownies with foil and bake for around 10-15 minutes until they are warmed through to your liking. 

Alternatively you can microwave them by covering one portion in loosely in saran wrap and reheating on full power for 20 seconds. Check if it’s warm enough - and keep cooking and checking in 10 second increments if not.Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my brownies turn out cakey instead of fudgy?

Cakey brownies usually happen when there’s too much flour or they’re overbaked. For a fudgy texture, measure flour carefully (spoon and level, don’t scoop) and remove the brownies while the centre still looks slightly soft — they’ll continue setting as they cool.

How do I make brownies extra fudgy?

For ultra-fudgy brownies:

• Don’t overmix once you add the flour
• Use good quality chocolate and cocoa powder
• Slightly underbake them rather than overbake
• Let them cool fully before cutting

Can I use different Easter candy instead of Mini Eggs?

Yes! You can swap the Cadbury Mini Eggs for:

• Chocolate chunks
• Peanut butter eggs
• M&M-style candies
• Chopped chocolate bars

Just use the same total quantity.

Why do Mini Eggs go on halfway through baking?

Adding some eggs partway through baking stops them from sinking to the bottom and prevents the candy shells from cracking too much in the heat.

How do I know when brownies are done?

Insert a toothpick into the centre:

• Wet batter = needs more time
• Moist crumbs = perfect fudgy brownies
• Clean stick = likely overbaked

Can I make these brownies ahead of time?

Yes — brownies actually taste better the next day because the texture becomes richer and fudgier once fully set.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes — simply double all ingredients and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. You may need to add 5–10 extra minutes to the baking time.

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