Mini Egg Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Fudgy chocolate brownies loaded with Cadbury mini eggs and topped with a chocolate frosting spread over warm brownies. The only Easter brownie recipe you need.
Servings: 16
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cadbury mini eggs roughly chopped, or crushed
Chocolate Frosting and Topping
- 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup Cadbury Mini Eggs chopped or crushed
- 3 tablespoons Cadbury Micro Mini Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and cocoa powder and mix until smooth. Add the flour and sugar and mix together. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix just until combined. Do not overmix. Batter will be thick.½ cup salted butter, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Place one cup of mini eggs in a zip-lock bag and crush with a rolling pin into varied-sized pieces, or chop with a large knife. Fold the crushed mini eggs into the brownie batter.1 cup Cadbury mini eggs
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Beat together the softened butter, milk, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until smooth. The frosting will be thick and spreadable.2 tablespoons salted butter, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- Spread the frosting over the warm brownies and work it to the edges. The heat from the brownies will melt it slightly into the surface as it sets. Immediately press the topping mini eggs across the surface while the frosting is still warm and tacky. Scatter micro mini eggs over the top if using.½ cup Cadbury Mini Eggs, 3 tablespoons Cadbury Micro Mini Eggs
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting, then slice with a sharp knife wiped clean between each cut.
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Notes
- Make ahead: Brownies keep well covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Wrap individual squares in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Doubling: Double all ingredients and bake in a 9x13 inch pan for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Micro mini eggs: Primarily available in Canada — check specialty candy stores or online if you are in the US. Scatter over the frosting for extra colour and texture.
- Clean cuts: Wipe your knife between each slice.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
