Crispy Malted Chocolate Easter Egg Cookies
These crispy malted chocolate Easter egg cookies combine a toasty malt flavor with rich chocolate, delivering a nostalgic and delicious treat perfect for Easter or any cozy occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (40g) malted milk powder
- 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, malted milk powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and espresso powder if using.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and crisp but centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. For extra crispiness, bake 1-2 minutes longer but watch carefully to avoid burning. Use a cookie scoop for consistent size and shape. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster oven for 2–3 minutes to refresh crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Protein: 2
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