Step 6: Let Them Rest
- Remove the tray from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes.
- This rest is crucial: it lets the Creme Egg filling settle into that perfect gooey consistency instead of being completely liquid, and it allows the cookie structure to set for cleaner break‑apart shots.
- Serve warm for maximum molten center drama.
Serving Ideas
Serve these cookies slightly warm, when the Creme Egg center is soft and gooey and the chocolate chips are still a bit melty. They pair especially well with:
- A cold glass of milk.
- Hot chocolate or a mocha for a full chocolate overload.
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream—split a warm cookie and top it like a skillet cookie dessert.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Freeze the Creme Eggs fully: At least 30 minutes, but an hour or more is even better if you have time. This is the difference between a gooey pocket and a vanished center.
- Use room‑temperature butter, not melted: Proper creaming gives structure; melted butter can make the cookies spread too much and get thin.
- Watch the bake time: Pull them when the edges are set and golden but the centers still look soft; overbaked cookies lose that decadent gooey texture.
- For extra visual appeal, you can press a few chocolate chunks on top of the dough balls before baking.
Variations:
- Use mini Creme Eggs and smaller dough portions for more, slightly smaller cookies with a mini center.
- Mix in chopped mini eggs or additional chocolate candies into the dough for even more Easter candy texture.
- Swap some chocolate chips for white chocolate or caramelized white chocolate to highlight the fondant center.
Storage and Make-Ahead
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to about 3 days; the centers will be less molten but still soft.
- Rewarm individual cookies briefly in the microwave (a few seconds) to re‑soften the center before serving.
- For make‑ahead, shape the stuffed dough balls and chill them well or freeze on a tray; bake from chilled (adding a couple of minutes as needed) for fresh, gooey cookies on demand.
FAQ
Do I have to freeze the Creme Eggs?
Yes, or they will likely melt and burst out more aggressively, leaving less defined goo inside. Freezing helps the eggs maintain structure while the dough sets.
Why is cornstarch in the dough?
Cornstarch helps create a softer, thicker, chewier cookie by tenderizing the dough and slightly reducing spread, which is ideal for stuffed cookies.
Can I halve the recipe?
Yes. Halve all ingredients to make a smaller batch, and use 6 Creme Eggs instead of 12. Keep the method and bake time the same—just watch the first batch.
Will different Creme Egg brands work?
Any similar fondant‑filled chocolate egg should work, but sizes vary, so adjust dough amount per cookie accordingly to ensure full coverage.
Do these cookies spread a lot?
Stuffed cookies do spread some due to the weight of the filling and the sugar, which is why chilling the dough and baking from cold helps keep them thick.
Conclusion and Call to Action
Creme Egg Stuffed Cookies are a bakery‑style chocolate chip cookie taken to the next level with a hidden Creme Egg center that melts into a gooey fondant pocket as they bake. With a well‑structured, cornstarch‑enhanced dough and properly frozen eggs, they deliver consistent, dramatic “lava” cookies that are perfect for Easter trays, bake sales, or any over‑the‑top dessert moment.
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