Gluten-Free Easter Sugar Cookies
with Mini Eggs
Classic Sugar Cookie
Let’s get something straight — gluten-free sugar cookies should not be dry, crumbly, or “just okay.”
They should be soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, buttery, and just sweet enough to justify grabbing another one… and then another.
These Gluten-Free Mini Egg Sugar Cookies deliver exactly that — with a festive Easter twist. Think classic sugar cookie dough loaded with pastel chocolate eggs that melt slightly into the tops, creating pockets of chocolate and crunch in every bite.
They’re simple, nostalgic, and just elevated enough to feel special.
Pro Tips: Serve them warm.
Why These Gluten-Free Cookies Work
- Soft, chewy centers (not dry or crumbly)
- Perfectly sweet with buttery flavor
- Loaded with Easter mini chocolate eggs
- Gluten-free but tastes like the real thing
- Easy, no-fuss baking
- Perfect for Easter baking + spring desserts
The Easter Upgrade: Mini Chocolate Eggs
This is where things get fun.
Mini chocolate eggs bring:
- Crunch
- Creamy chocolate
- A pop of color
- That nostalgic Easter Feel
Press a few into the tops before baking so they melt slightly into the cookie without disappearing completely.
It’s a small detail that makes a big difference.
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Perfect for Easter (and Beyond)
They look festive, taste incredible, and disappear quickly. These aren’t just for Easter or Spring – this cookie base can be used with any of your favorite add in’s. These cookies are ideal for:
- Easter dessert tables
- Spring baking days
- Kids baking projects
- Cookie trays and gifting
- Weekend baking
Pro Tip
Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that already includes xanthan gum. It makes a huge difference in texture and structure. And don’t overbake — gluten-free cookies go from perfect to dry fast.
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Gluten-Free Mini Egg Sugar Cookies
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 24 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
Soft and chewy gluten-free sugar cookies made with Easter mini chocolate eggs. The perfect easy spring dessert with buttery flavor and crisp edges.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste
- 2 cups gluten free flour blend
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini eggs, roughly chopped or broken to smaller pieces
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add in the egg, coconut oil and vanilla bean paste. Whip together again until smooth.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chopped mini eggs. Mix until everything is fully combine.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough into cookies and place on the prepared baking sheet tray – leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes. Remove from the oven and tap the cooking sheet tray on the counter so they flatten a little. Return to the oven and cook for 1-2 more minutes until the tops of the cookies are slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet tray for 2-4 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat until all the cookies are baked.
Notes
- To chopped or break up the mini eggs, place them in a plastic bag and either tap them on your countertop or smash them with a rolling pin until they are all broken.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10-12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: cookies
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