Dessert

Cadbury Egg Caramel Cookie Bars Recipe

ByHugo Harnd March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Introduction

These Cadbury Egg Caramel Cookie Bars are a delightful treat combining buttery cookie dough, melted caramel, and colorful crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs. Perfect for Easter or any time you crave a rich, gooey dessert with a chocolatey crunch.

The image shows several thick square cookie bars with a golden-brown crumbly top layer scattered on a white marbled surface. Each bar has visible chunks of candy-coated chocolate eggs in pastel colors like yellow, pink, and blue embedded on top and inside. The inside texture looks soft and chewy with a mix of light tan dough and melted chocolate pieces. Candy eggs in matching colors are also scattered around the bars, adding bright spots of color around the golden cookie squares. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup (222g) salted butter, softened
1 cup (246g) brown sugar
1 cup (230g) granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups (342g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs
40 Werther’s soft caramels (2 small packages)
1/2 cup (55mL) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9×9 inch pan by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Crush the Cadbury Mini Eggs and set them aside in a bowl.
Step 3: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth, light, and fluffy, about a couple of minutes.
Step 4: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Step 5: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt. When the mixture is partially combined, add the crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs and continue mixing until evenly blended.
Step 6: Set the dough aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the Werther’s caramels with the sweetened condensed milk by microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Set aside.
Step 7: Divide the cookie dough in half. Press one half evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a base layer.
Step 8: Pour and spread the melted caramel mixture evenly over the dough layer.
Step 9: Drop portions of the remaining dough over the caramel layer, distributing it evenly to cover the caramel.
Step 10: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Step 11: Allow the cookie bars to cool completely before slicing into your preferred sizes.

Tips & Variations

Use parchment paper with overhang on two sides to easily lift bars from the pan.
Substitute Werther’s caramels with your favorite soft caramel candies if desired.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough for a warm spice note.
Ensure not to overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.

Storage

Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week. To reheat, warm individual bars briefly in the microwave to soften the caramel and restore that fresh-baked feel.

How to Serve

Close-up of a baking tray filled with crumbled light brown cookie dough scattered unevenly across the surface. Among the dough pieces, there are small round candies in pastel colors: pink, yellow, blue, and a few cracked open to show chocolate inside. The texture of the cookie dough looks soft and slightly grainy, with rough edges and some chunks larger than others. The background is a white marbled texture, and the edges of the tray are visible, showing a white paper liner under the dough. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of Cadbury Mini Eggs?

Yes, chocolate chips can be used as a substitute, but the unique crunch and color from the Mini Eggs add a special touch that complements the caramel well.