These Cadbury Creme Egg cookies are crinkly, chocolatey Easter treats, with a light, chewy. crumb and a hidden creme egg centre.
You'll only need simple ingredients to make these cookies and they come together in a matter of minutes.
To start, you'll whisk eggs, caster sugar and a little vegetable oil together, then you'll sift in plain flour, icing sugar, cocoa and baking powder. Mix it all together and that's your basic chocolate dough!
The fun part comes next as you take pieces of dough, flatten them into discs and wrap the around mini creme eggs. A quick roll in icing sugar to help emphasise the crinkly effect they'll develop and they're ready for the oven, where they take just 10 minutes to bake.
Here's the full recipe for these delicious Cadbury Creme Egg cookies, complete with step-by-step photos so you can be sure what to do every step of the way.
Ingredients
- 100 g (½ cup + 1 tbsp) caster sugar
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 90 g (½ cup + 3 tbsp) plain white flour (all purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 30 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 70 g (½ cup) icing sugar (powdered sugar) plus more to dust
- 10 Mini Cadbury Creme Eggs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 170C fan.
Line a tray with baking paper.
Put the caster sugar, oil and egg in a bowl.
Whisk together.
Sift in the flour, icing sugar, baking powder and cocoa powder.
Stir together just as much as it takes to get an even dough.
Divide the cookie dough into ten equal pieces. Press a piece of dough into a disc, then place a mini creme egg in the centre.
Wrap the dough around a mini creme egg, rolling into a ball. Place the ball on the lined tray. Repeat until all the dough balls have a creme egg in the centre.
Put a little icing sugar in a bowl and roll each ball in it to lightly coat, then return to the tray.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. They should form natural cracks as they bake.
Cool on a wire rack, then serve and enjoy!
Pointers, tricks and troubleshooting tips for the perfect Cadbury Creme Egg cookies
Are Cadbury Creme Egg cookies easy to make?
These cookies are super easy to make! They take just 10 minutes to make, and 10 minutes to cook - so you should have delicious cookies in under half an hour!
All you need to do is combine the ingredients in the right order, shape the cookies around a Creme Egg in the centre and use icing sugar to decorate. There are only a few ingredients, and you’ll only need one bowl and one tray to mix and cook them in.
If you get stuck at any point, you can check the step by step pictures to see if you’re on the right track. Plus, I have plenty of extra tips in the section below which should help you along.
Will I need any special equipment to make Cadbury Creme Egg cookies?
The only special equipment you’ll need for this recipe is your hands! Everything else is very standard kitchenware: scales and measuring spoons, a bowl, utensils, a non-stick baking sheet, baking parchment, cooling rack.
There's always a complete list of suggested equipment on the recipe card below my recipes if you're in doubt.
I also always include links to example products, so you can see what I used to make each recipe.
Where can I buy mini Creme Eggs?
From late January to Easter, you can usually find Mini Creme Eggs in almost every store in Britain. And by the time it gets to a few days before Easter, even clothes shops seem to sell them!
Supermarkets like Sainsbury's or Tesco are the best place for a reliable supply of Mini Creme Eggs.
If you don't live near a supermarket or outside the UK, you can also buy Mini Creme Eggs through Amazon.
How can I tell if my egg has gone off?
It's always best to use fresh eggs when baking, as they can behave differently in recipes as they get older and their quality declines. In addition, eggs lose water content the older they get, which means an older egg will be thicker.
If your egg has any discolouration, odd appearance, or a strange or foul odour, it is most likely rotten.
If your egg has spoiled, you should immediately throw it away and thoroughly wash any pots and utensils that have come into contact with it. Eggs can carry salmonella, so it's better to be extra cautious regarding potential cross-contamination.
It's best to crack your eggs into a separate bowl or cup before adding them to a recipe. This lets you check the egg for any broken shell fragments, but more importantly, it lets you check that the egg is safe to use.
Float test
Before you crack an egg, you can do a float test to check if it is fresh.
A float test involves placing your egg in a cup or bowl of water to see if it sinks or floats. If it floats, it contains excess gas, meaning it is most likely off, so you should discard it.
However, a bad egg can pass the float test, so check it before adding it to a recipe.
Storage
To keep your eggs from spoiling, you should follow the storage instructions. In the UK, it's recommended that eggs are kept consistently below 20C, which means it's best to keep them in the fridge at home.
Egg safety standards vary depending on where you live, meaning storage advice differs. So consult your local advice for safety.
Egg safety is critical when cooking for someone in a high-risk group.
A Mummy Too does not give medical advice. Please consult with your medical professional.
Are Cadbury Creme Egg cookies suitable for vegetarians?
There's nothing in the ingredients for this recipe that contains meat or fish.
Some independent sources say that Creme Eggs contain trace animal products, which may mean that Mini Creme Eggs pose a similar risk.
As far as I can see, Creme Eggs are vegetarian, and they're listed as suitable for vegetarians on most food retailer sites. The Vegetarian Society has also given its seal to McDonald's Creme Egg McFlurry. However, they haven't got Mini Creme Eggs listed on their site, but this may be an oversight.
Make sure that you double-check all of your ingredients labels to ensure that they are vegetarian anyway. Also, don't forget to check anything extra that you intend to serve with your Cadbury creme Egg cookies.
Are Cadbury Creme Egg cookies suitable for vegans?
This recipe isn't vegan, as it contains dairy and egg. However, I have a vegan Easter biscuit recipe here that you could make instead.
This recipe should be pretty easy to make vegan, as you only need to switch the egg and chocolate eggs for vegan alternatives.
Creme Egg:
While Mummy Meagz makes a popular vegan Creme Egg in the UK, I couldn't find any Mini vegan Creme Eggs in store. However, I did find this great list of vegan cream eggs for Mini Creme Egg alternatives with options for the UK and worldwide.
Real egg:
To replace the egg, you'd need to use a vegan replacement such as one of the following:
- 3 tablespoons of aquafaba. Aquafaba is the water you get in a tin of chickpeas. The proteins in the liquid mimic egg whites' behaviour, making an excellent egg replacer. But don't worry, it won't taste like hummus!
- 1 tablespoon of crushed chia seeds or flax seeds mixed with 2 tablespoons of water and left for 10 minutes in the fridge.
- 3 tablespoons of applesauce (though bear in mind this will make the cookies sweeter).
I haven't tried this recipe with vegan alternatives yet, so let me know how you get on in the comments! Good luck!
Animal-derived products can be used to thicken, colour or flavour sweet and savoury food, meaning the most surprising ingredients may contain unsuitable ingredients! So always make sure that you double-check all of your ingredients labels to ensure that they're vegan.
Are Cadbury Creme Egg cookies gluten-free?
Unfortunately, these Cadbury Creme Egg cookies aren't gluten-free. Luckily, cookies would probably work well as a gluten-free recipe because cookies don't rely on a gluten stretch for their structure like cakes or bread.
When choosing a gluten-free flour, you should make sure you buy one with a blend of different flours. For example, rice flour, oat flour and a binding agent like xanthan gum are common ingredients in good quality gluten-free flour.
A blend uses different ingredients to replicate the behaviour of starches and gluten in wheat flour, so use a blend if you want the best texture for a gluten-free bake.
I usually use this gluten-free flour blend from the Free From Fairy. Doves Farm is another brand offering good quality gluten-free flour blends.
British Creme Eggs don't have any official allergy warnings for wheat/gluten on the packaging. However, in the US and other countries, Creme Eggs sometimes have "May contain wheat" on the label, meaning they are unsuitable for someone with a severe gluten allergy.
Double-check all of your ingredients and labels to ensure that they are gluten-free. Also, remember to check anything extra you plan to serve with your cookies, like sauces or ice cream.
Are Cadbury Creme Egg cookies keto-friendly?
These cookies contain a lot of carbohydrates and sugar, so they wouldn't be suitable for a keto diet.
Are Cadbury Creme Egg cookies healthy?
These Cadbury Creme Egg cookies contain a fair bit of sugar, so they aren't the most healthy snack. But there's nothing wrong with enjoying an Easter treat!
Are Cadbury Creme Egg cookies safe to eat while pregnant?
No ingredients in these Cadbury Creme Egg cookies pose a risk to pregnant people. So as long as all the ingredients are in good condition and the cookies are prepared hygienically, they should be fine.
Eggs and soft cheese are usually considered risks for pregnant people. However, there's no soft cheese in this recipe, and the egg in the cookie dough will be fully cooked.
Pregnant people can eat raw eggs stamped with the British Lion seal in the UK. So even if the cookies were undercooked, they would most likely still be safe to eat.
Health advice can vary, so check your local health authority, e.g. FDA.
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a health professional. A Mummy Too does not give medical advice.
What goes well with Cadbury Creme Egg cookies?
Cookies and cream are a classic combination, so you could use your cookies to make an ice cream sandwich. Luckily, I have a Creme Egg ice cream recipe that would work perfectly!
Can I make the Cadbury Creme Egg cookies without Mini Creme Eggs?
The consistency and texture of these cookies would change if you completely removed the eggs from the recipe.
But if you aren't a Creme Egg fan, feel free to replace them with another filled mini egg. However, I would avoid using a caramel-filled egg, as the caramel would most likely burn.
Mini Oreo Eggs would be good alternatives for Mini Creme Eggs. Or Cadbury offers a 'Cadbury's Minis Mix', which would be perfect!
Do I have to roll the cookie dough in icing sugar?
The icing sugar is key if you want to get that classic fudge crinkle cookie effect. However, it's not essential and won't affect the flavour or texture of your cookie!
So if you don't have any icing sugar, feel free to skip that step.
How should I store Cadbury Creme Egg cookies?
Your Cadbury Creme Egg cookies are best stored in a sealed container like a lunchbox. Keep them somewhere cool, like a cupboard or pantry, to keep them at their best. Or you can keep them in the fridge if it's a rare Easter heatwave or you live somewhere warmer.
Wherever you decide to store them, keep the cookies in an airtight container, so they don't go soft or stale. Homemade cookies turn stale quicker and more easily than store-bought cookies.
How long will Cadbury Creme Egg cookies keep?
If you seal up the container and store your cookies somewhere cool, they should stay fresh for about three days. Though you can freeze them for longer.
Can I leave Cadbury Creme Egg cookies out on the counter?
Apart from serving, you should keep your cookies in a sealed container. Otherwise, the cookies will quickly turn soft or stale.
Can I make Cadbury Creme Egg cookies ahead?
You can make your cookies ahead, but they're best fresh from the oven. Homemade cookies and biscuits are much tastier than store-bought cookies, but they turn stale more quickly as they contain no artificial preservatives.
Can I keep Cadbury Creme Egg cookies in the refrigerator?
You can store your cookies inside a container in the fridge if you like, but they'll stay fresh in the cupboard too.
If you live somewhere warmer or your kitchen gets hot, it's probably best to keep them in the fridge.
Can I freeze Cadbury Creme Egg cookies?
If you want to keep them for longer, you can easily freeze your Cadbury Creme Egg cookies.
Simply layer the cookies in a container between sheets of baking parchment to stop them from sticking together.
Layering cookies like this will also reduce the chance of freezer burn developing on your cookies.
Freezer burn is where frost and damaged-looking patches appear on your frozen food. You should try to avoid freezer burn as it can affect the taste and texture of food by causing water loss.
The cookies should keep for around 1 month in the freezer.
What is the best way to defrost Cadbury Creme Egg cookies?
You can place the frozen cookies in a flat layer onto a plate and leave them out on the counter. Depending on the temperature in your kitchen, your cookies should defrost within 15-30 minutes.
Or you can transfer the container from the freezer to the fridge and let them defrost overnight.
Can I make these Cadbury Creme Egg cookies in a different quantity?
If you want to make more or less of this recipe, go right ahead. Cookies cook individually, so if you make more or less, you won't need to adjust the oven temperature and cooking time.
The easiest way to resize the recipe would be to halve or double the ingredients. Or you could work out the precise amount of ingredients for an individual cookie and multiply that by the amount you want to make.
Can I make one giant Cadbury Creme Egg cookie?
I haven't tried making these cookies as one giant cookie, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
You could even try putting a large cookie dough ball into a cake tin to get a perfectly round cookie shape!
Considering how thin the cookies are, there shouldn't be much time difference. Though you might need to give your giant cookie a few extra minutes. Just keep an eye on it towards the end of cooking time.
Let me know how it goes!
Can I make Cadbury Creme Egg cookies in a stand mixer like a KitchenAid or Kenwood Mixer?
There's no need to use a stand mixer for this recipe; it would only produce more washing up!
You only need to briefly whisk the egg and sugar together. Then you can gently mix the rest of the ingredients with a spatula.
If you use a stand mixer and leave the dough for a while, overmixing your cookie dough is a risk. When you overmix cookie dough, the gluten in the flour activates, causing it to behave like bread dough. This will give you a completely different texture from a crumbly cookie.
However, if you need to use a stand mixer for physical support, it should be fine if you're cautious about how much you mix your dough.
Can I make Cadbury Creme Egg cookies with a food processor?
Again, there's no need for a food processor or blender to make these Cadbury Creme Egg cookies.
Even if a food processor managed to mix the dough, it would most likely cause the dough to become tough and bread-like.
How can I make sure my Cadbury Creme Egg cookies turn out perfectly?
This recipe is quick and easy, but there are a few points to watch to make sure your cookies come out perfectly.
- Oven: First, you'll need to make sure that you preheat your oven to the right temperature. If you put your cookies into an oven that isn't hot enough, they'll melt and spread out, resulting in flat thin cookies. Or, if the oven is too hot, they'll dry out and burn. If your oven temperature is a bit inconsistent, I recommend using an oven thermometer. It's definitely a good investment for your cooking journey!
- Overmixing: Don't overwork the cookie dough once you've added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Unlike bread dough, cookie dough only needs gently mixing to incorporate the elements of the dough. As I said above, overworked cookie dough will result in tough, bread-like cookies - no thanks!
- Space! When you place the cookie dough onto the baking tray, make sure you leave plenty of room for them to spread out. Unless you're going for a giant cookie continent shape!
- Time! Finally, once your cookies go into the oven, set a timer so that they don't overcook. I like to set a timer on my phone and put it in my pocket so I don't miss the alarm if I get distracted in another room.
Why did my Cadbury Creme Egg cookies turn out dry/crumbly?
If your cookies are dry or crumbly, you may have added too much flour or cocoa or not enough oil or egg. This dough doesn't have much liquid, so it's vital that you get the ratio correct.
This is why I measure everything out before I start cooking so that I'm less likely to mismeasure something or forget to add something.
Dry or crumbly cookies could also be caused by baking for too long or on high heat. As I said, this dough doesn't contain much liquid, so it can dry out quickly. Try another batch and check on them 5 minutes before the end of baking time.
If your temperature was correct, it might mean your oven runs hotter than the dial states. This is pretty common in household ovens - so try using an oven thermometer to get an accurate temperature reading on your oven.
Why did my Cadbury Creme Egg cookies turn out wet/soft?
As I mentioned above, there isn't much liquid in this cookie dough. The recipe only calls for 2 tbsp oil and 1 egg yolk. So if your cookies are very wet or soft, it sounds like you've added an incorrect ingredient.
In the future, it's best to measure everything out before you start cooking. Then, you'll be less likely to mismeasure something or forget to add something.
Alternatively, it could be that your cookies simply aren't finished cooking. However, your cookies should only take around 12 minutes to cook, so it's unlikely to happen unless your oven is noticeably cold. Again, check your oven is running at the right temperature by using an oven thermometer.
Why didn't my Cadbury Creme Egg cookies rise?
Your cookies shouldn't rise as there's no raising agent in the recipe. So if they didn't rise, you did it right!
If your cookies are very flat and wide, the oven temperature was too low. This causes the cookie dough to melt and spread out before it can cook and set in a cookie shape. Preheating your oven and using an oven thermometer will help avoid this issue in the future.
How can I add/change the flavours in these Cadbury Creme Egg cookies?
To add different flavours to this recipe, you could use food essences and add a few drops to the cookie dough. Chocolate and orange, or chocolate and mint would work beautifully together.
Or, if you want to make a different kind of Easter cookie, I have a few recipes on the site you might like. For chocolate egg cookies I have some Chocolate Easter cookies or for blonde cookies, I have some Easter mini egg cookies too!
Who invented Cadbury Creme Eggs?
Despite the name, Cadbury Creme Eggs were actually first made by Fry’s in the 1960s. They were originally sold as “Fry’s Creme Eggs”. During the 20th century, Cadbury bought Fry’s, eventually changing the Creme Egg’s name to their own.
Fry’s is a British confectioner, best known for their “Fry’s chocolate cream” bars. Fry’s chocolate cream bars are hollow chocolate bars filled with fondant, similar to a Creme Egg.
Weirdly, Fry’s chocolate creams are spelt ‘cream’ but Creme Eggs have always been spelt ‘Creme’ - and no one knows why!
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Cadbury Creme Egg Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 100 g (½ cup + 1 tbsp) caster sugar
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 90 g (½ cup + 3 tbsp) plain white flour (all purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 30 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 70 g (½ cup) icing sugar (powdered sugar) plus more to dust
- 10 Mini Cadbury Creme Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190C / 170C fan / 370F
- Line a tray with baking paper.
- Put the caster sugar, oil and egg in a bowl. Whisk together.
- Sift in the flour, icing sugar, baking powder and cocoa powder. Stir together just as much as it takes to get an even dough.
- Divide the cookie dough into ten equal pieces.
- Press a piece of dough into a disc, then place a mini creme egg in the centre. Wrap the dough around a mini creme egg, rolling into a ball. Place the ball on the lined tray. Repeat until all the dough balls have a creme egg in the centre.
- Put a little icing sugar in a bowl and roll each ball in it to lightly coat, then return to the tray.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. They should form natural cracks as they bake.
- Cool on a wire rack, then serve and enjoy!
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