Easter Explosion Jumbo Cookies
March 31, 2026
Thick bakery-style cookies loaded with Cadbury Creme Eggs, pastel M&Ms, and limited edition Marshmallow Treat M&Ms!
These Easter Explosion Jumbo Cookies have all the best candy packed into giant, bakery-style cookies. They’re thick, golden, and loaded with melty Cadbury Creme Eggs, pastel M&M’s, and limited-edition Marshmallow Treat M&M’s for extra fun. The outside has that slight crisp edge while the inside stays soft and gooey. This might become your new go-to cookie… you may even want to leave a few out for the Easter Bunny.
Flavor Profile
These cookies lean rich and buttery with a soft vanilla base that lets all the mix-ins shine. You get creamy chocolate from the Cadbury eggs, a little crunch from the candy shells, and soft, melty bites from the marshmallow pieces. Every bite hits slightly different, which is a texture-lover’s dream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Thick bakery-style texture with soft centers and lightly crisp edges.
- Loaded with everyone’s favorite Easter candy.
- Cadbury Creme Eggs melt into the dough for creamy pockets of chocolate.
- Bright pastel colors make them stand out on any dessert table.
- Bakes up tall and impressive without needing any complicated steps.
The Twist
The Cadbury Creme Eggs are the standout here. Instead of just mixing in standard chocolate chips, these melt into the dough and create soft, creamy pockets throughout the cookie. It gives the inside a completely different texture than your usual cookie, almost like hidden filling in every bite.
Ingredient Highlights
- Cadbury Creme Eggs: Freeze before chopping so they stay intact and create gooey pockets while baking.
- Pastel M&M’s: Add color and a slight crunch that balances the soft cookie texture.
- Marshmallow M&M’s: Melt slightly into the dough for extra creamy bites and a fun flavor twist.
- Cornstarch: Keeps the cookies soft and thick with that bakery-style texture.
- Cold Butter: Helps create a dense dough that bakes up tall instead of spreading.
Easter Explosion Jumbo Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped Mini Cadbury Creme Eggs (freeze first for clean cuts)
- 3/4 cup M&M’s Easter Milk Chocolate Candies- Pastel Blend
- 3/4 cup M&M’S White Chocolate Easter Marshmallow Treat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the cold cubed butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together just until combined. The mixture should look chunky and slightly uneven, not smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in vanilla.
- Add flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a thick, bakery-style dough forms.
- Gently fold in the chopped Cadbury Creme Eggs, pastel M&M’s, and marshmallow M&M’s, keeping the mix-ins evenly distributed without overworking the dough.
- Divide dough into large portions, about 5–6 ounces each. Roll into tall, thick dough balls. Keep them more vertical than wide for that signature jumbo cookie look.
- Place 4 cookies per baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between each.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly underdone.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 30 minutes to set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
FAQ
Do I really need to freeze the Cadbury eggs first?
Yes, it makes chopping easier and helps them hold their shape long enough to create those creamy pockets instead of disappearing into the dough.
Why keep the dough balls tall instead of flattening them?
That height is what gives you the thick, bakery-style look with a soft center.
Can I make these smaller?
You can, but the texture will change slightly and you’ll lose some of that gooey center.
How do I know when they’re done?
The tops should be lightly golden while the centers still look slightly underbaked. They finish setting as they rest.
Can I swap the candy?
Yes, but stick with a mix of chocolate and coated candy to keep the texture balanced.
Sprinkle of Fun
Make these the night before Easter, leave one out for the Easter Bunny, then enjoy the rest the next day while heading out for an Easter egg hunt.
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