Easter Brownies Recipe

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by Ellen Christian

These Easter brownies are a delicious chocolate brownie recipe with chocolate eggs. Make this Easter brownie recipe for your family today.

Easter Brownies Recipe

Make a batch of these Easter brownies to share with friends. You can make this recipe in just a few minutes. They are a delicious treat to serve when you have family over for Easter dinner.

These homemade brownies are made from scratch. If you’ve never made brownies without a mix, you will definitely want to. They taste so much better than the chocolate brownies you can make from a box.

Make sure you get these Cadbury mini eggs for the recipe.

It really takes only a few minutes to whip up the brownie batter. Then you just put them in the oven until they’re cooked and allow them to cool. Then, you are all set for Easter.

Ingredients

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You will need the following ingredients.

• 3 large Eggs
• ¾ cup Unsalted butter- melted
• ¼ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¼ cup Light brown sugar- lightly packed
• ½ cup Cocoa powder
• ¾ cup All-purpose flour
• ¾ cup Cadbury mini eggs– roughly chopped
• ¼ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

What is the best cocoa powder for Easter brownies?

There are a few different cocoa powders that would work well in this recipe. You could use Hershey’s special dark cocoa powder, which will give your brownies a bit of a richer chocolate flavor. Or, you could use Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder, which will give your brownies a more intense chocolate flavor.

Either of these cocoa powders would be perfect for Easter brownies.

Can I use dark chocolate chips?

Yes. My husband prefers semi-sweet so that is what I generally use when I make brownies. But, dark chocolate chips will work well in this recipe too.

What you need for chocolate Easter Egg Brownies Recipe

• Baking pan
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Large bowl
• Whisk or spoon
• Parchment paper
• Sharp knife

How to make Easter brownies

Prep time: 15 minutes

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Line the baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
• In a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl add in the eggs, butter, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
• Using the whisk attachment or a hand mixer, beat until fully mixed.
• Add in the salt, sugars, and cocoa powder mixing until well incorporated.
• Slowly add in the flour in ¼ cup increments, mixing in between each increment.
• Once all the flour is well incorporated, add in the mini eggs and chocolate chips.
• Fold the chocolate into the brownie batter until fully combined.
• Once finished, pour batter into a 9×9 prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until fully cooked.
• Check with a toothpick to ensure the brownies are done. If the toothpick comes out clean, they are done!
• Take pan out of the oven and cool completely.
• Serve the chocolate brownies and enjoy.

For full nutrition facts and nutrition information, check the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

What are the best chocolate eggs for brownie batter?

Cadbury mini eggs are absolutely amazing. But, if you cannot find them in the store, you can use any pastel-colored chocolate eggs.

What else can I add to my Easter brownies?

• Chocolate chips
• Pecans or other chopped nuts
• Marshmallows
• Chocolate eggs
• Easter egg M&Ms
• Chopped peanut butter eggs
• Crushed Easter egg candies
• Spread frosting or caramel for a topping

Can I freeze Easter brownies?

Yes, definitely. Cut the Easter egg brownies in squares with a sharp knife and store each brownie in a Ziploc bag. I find this is best to avoid the temptation of eating the entire pan by myself.

Allow them to defrost to room temperature. Or, put them in the microwave for a few seconds. They are extra gooey this way.

Tips

Store cooled brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

You can use a box brownie mix if you’re short on time.

I recommend using dark chocolate cocoa powder for the richest flavor.

Use any type of chocolate chips that you like. I prefer semi-sweet, but you could use milk chocolate or even white chocolate.

Add in some chopped nuts, marshmallows, or even shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.

Decadent topping ideas: frosting, caramel, chocolate ganache, etc.

I hope you enjoy these decadent Easter brownies as much as we do!

More Easter recipes

• Easter party ideas
• Easter Nut Roll Recipe
• Gluten Free Italian Easter Pie
• Easter Bread Wreath Recipe
• Bread Machine Hot Cross Buns Recipe

This recipe was originally published in 2012 and has been updated.