If you want to bake some tasty Easter treats then why not try these Mini Egg Whopper Cookies? They're simple and easy to make, and they'll be sure to please everyone! Even better these super cute Easter cookies are bright and appealing and will make a great addition to any Easter table.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Festive and Fun: These cookies are a delightful way to celebrate the Easter season.
- Whopper Surprise: Each bite reveals a mini egg, adding a tasty crunch.
- Kid-Friendly: A great recipe to involve your little ones in the kitchen.
📋 Ingredients
Whopper Cookies Ingredients
- Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, Softened: Gives your cookies a rich, buttery flavor, and its creaminess helps to create a tender, crumbly texture.
- Sugar: Aids in browning and lends to the overall structure of the cookie.
- Large Eggs: Act as a binding agent, providing structure and stability, while their moisture content contributes to a chewy texture.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds depth and complexity to the cookies.
- Flour: Gives them structure and ensures they hold their shape while baking.
- Baking Powder: This leavening agent helps your cookies rise, leading to a light, airy texture.
- Crushed Whopper Eggs: These crushed malted milk balls add a unique crunch and a delightful malt flavor that makes these cookies stand out. Optionally you can also use chocolate Whoppers instead of colorful whoppers.
Vanilla Frosting Ingredients
- Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter, Softened: Forms the rich, creamy base of your frosting, contributing to both its flavor and smooth texture.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens your frosting and helps it achieve a light, fluffy consistency.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the frosting, complementing the sweetness with a hint of warm, aromatic vanilla.
- Crushed Whopper Eggs: Continues the malt flavor throughout the cookie and adds a fun crunch to the smooth frosting.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Lightens the frosting, making it extra fluffy and spreadable.
- Pink Gel Food Coloring: Gives your frosting a festive, fun color that makes your Whopper cookies extra appealing.
- Piping Bag With Wide Round Tip: While not an ingredient, this tool is crucial for applying your frosting in a pleasing, professional-looking way.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Cocoa Powder: Can be added to the cookie dough, to create a rich, chocolatey Mini Egg Whopper Cookies, complementing the malted Whopper Eggs.
- Add Malted Milk Powder: Enhances the malt flavor to complement the crushed whopper eggs. Mix 2 tablespoons into the flour before combining with wet ingredients for a richer, malted taste.
- Chocolate Chips: Adding chocolate chips enhances the cookies' texture with extra gooeyness and introduces a richer chocolate flavor. Mix them into the batter along with the crushed Whopper eggs for a chocolate twist.
🔪How To Make Mini Egg Whopper Cookies?
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Using a standing mixer, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined and fluffy.
- Step 2: Using a medium bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder. Gradually beat the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a dough forms. Fold in the crushed Whopper eggs into the dough.
- Step 3: Using a medium scooper, scoop dough into your hands and roll into a ball. To make even round cookies, using a food scale, weigh each dough ball to 2.5oz.
- Step 4: Press the dough balls onto a prepared baking sheet and lightly press into a thick disk. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 5: Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until combined, creamy, and holds a peak. Beat in 3 drops of pink gel food coloring until combined.
- Step 6: Scoop the frosting into the piping bag. Starting in the middle, pipe a thick dollop of frosting in a spiral to the edge of the cookies. Sprinkle some crushed Whopper eggs on top and enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Don’t Overbake: Keep an eye on your cookies and take them out when they are just lightly golden. They will keep cooking a little bit even after you take them out of the oven.
- Sugar Selection - Mix white and brown sugar for extra moist and flavorful cookies.
- Buttercream: If you want to try a different frosting then try this American Buttercream Recipe.
💭 FAQs
Most cookies, like Whopper cookies, don't need refrigeration. Store in an airtight container at room temp to preserve texture and flavor. Include bread or an apple slice to keep cookies soft.
To freeze unbaked Whopper cookie dough, shape into portions, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Label with the date and store up to 2-3 months. Bake from frozen, adjusting baking time.
For baked Whopper cookies, cool completely before storing. Place in a single layer in a freezer-safe container or wrap individually with plastic. Label with the date and store for 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Yes, you can use regular Whoppers in place of Mini Egg Whoppers. However, Mini Egg Whoppers are often preferred for their colorful candy shell, which adds a festive touch, especially during Easter.
Yes, you can freeze these cookies. Place them in a freezer-safe container with layers separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking. They can be frozen for up to one month. To thaw, leave them at room temperature for about 15-30 minutes.
If Mini Eggs are unavailable, you can use other candy-coated chocolates, such as Oreo mini eggs, Galaxy mini eggs, or Terry's Chocolate Orange mini eggs. Ensure the substitute has a similar candy shell and chocolate center to maintain the desired texture and appearance.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Mini Egg Whopper Cookies:
- Instant Pot Hot Chocolate: A classic choice to complement the whopper cookies.
- Berry Smoothie: Pair your cookies with a berry smoothie for a refreshing drink.
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Mini Egg Whopper Cookies
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Whopper Cookies:
- 1 Cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened
- 1 Cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 Cup flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ Cup Crushed Whopper Eggs
- Ingredients for Vanilla Frosting:
- 1 Cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened
- 3 ½ Cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Cup crushed whopper eggs
- 3 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 3 Drops Pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a standing mixer, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined and fluffy.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually beat the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Fold in the 1 1⁄2 C crushed whopper eggs into the dough.
- Using a medium scooper, scoop dough into your hands and roll into a ball. To make even round cookies, using a food scale, weigh each dough ball to 2.5oz.
- Press the dough balls onto a prepared baking sheets and lightly press into a thick disk. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Remove from wire rack to cool completely.
- Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until combined, creamy, and holds a peak. Beat in 3 drops of pink gel food coloring until combined.
- Scoop the frosting into the piping bag. Starting in the middle, pipe a thick dollop of frosting in a spiral to the edge of the cookies.
- Sprinkle some crushed Whopper eggs on top and enjoy!
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