No-Bake Easter Egg Cookies with Colorful Candy Coating and Sprinkles Recipe
These no-bake Easter egg cookie dough treats combine a chewy, sweet dough with a colorful candy coating, perfect for a festive and safe-to-eat springtime dessert. Heat-treated flour ensures safety, while sweetened condensed milk binds the dough into creamy, sliceable eggs that are then dipped in vibrant candy melts and decorated with sprinkles for a fun, family-friendly Easter project.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: About 24 Easter egg cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Candy Coating & Decoration
- ½ lb each of blue, yellow, pink, and white candy melts or coating wafers
- Easter sprinkles, nonpareils, or sanding sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Heat-Treat Your Flour: Place 2 cups of flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, for about 2 minutes until the flour reaches 160°F (71°C). Spread on a baking sheet to cool completely. Alternatively, bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, then cool.
- Cream the Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and packed brown sugar on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the Vanilla: Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until just combined.
- Bring the Dough Together: On low mixer speed, add half of the cooled flour and half the sweetened condensed milk, mix until mostly combined; then add remaining flour and condensed milk, mixing just until a soft dough forms with no dry streaks. Fold in mini chocolate chips with a spatula. Chill dough 20-30 minutes if too soft.
- Shape the Eggs: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or small scoop, portion 1½ to 2 tablespoons dough. Roll into balls, then shape into oval egg shapes. Place on parchment-lined sheet.
- Chill Out: Refrigerate shaped eggs for at least 2 hours or freeze for 1 hour until firm to touch.
- Melt the Candy Coating: In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt each color of candy melts at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil if needed to thin.
- Dip & Decorate: Working in small batches, dip chilled eggs into melted candy coating using a fork, tap off excess, place on parchment, drizzle with melted white candy, and sprinkle with decorations. Let set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until firm.
Notes
- Heat-treat flour to ensure safety for no-bake recipes.
- Use good-quality softened butter for best creaming texture.
- Mini chocolate chips distribute evenly and preserve egg shape.
- Keep dough chilled to make shaping and dipping easier.
- Use candy melts specifically for dipping; chocolate chips require tempering.
- Work in small batches when dipping to keep eggs firm and cold.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based butter and check candy melts for dairy ingredients.
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