Description
Chocolate-drenched Easter egg cookie dough bites bring nostalgic springtime sweetness to dessert lovers. Smooth, rich morsels packed with festive charm promise a delightful indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pastel M&Ms
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Coating (Optional):
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare a mixing station with two bowls: one for dry ingredients and another for wet components, ensuring all items are at room temperature.
- In the dry ingredient bowl, thoroughly combine oats, white chocolate chips, and pastel M&Ms, creating a colorful base mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk peanut butter and honey until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency, then incorporate vanilla extract and salt for enhanced flavor depth.
- Gently pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture, stirring methodically to ensure complete and even coating of all elements.
- Test the mixture’s binding capability by pressing a small amount together; if it crumbles, continue mixing until it holds a cohesive form.
- Using lightly moistened hands, carefully craft uniform bite-sized spheres approximately one inch in diameter, working quickly to prevent mixture from becoming too warm.
- If the mixture feels overly sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to facilitate easier shaping.
- Optional: Roll each formed bite in shredded coconut for an additional textural layer and visual appeal.
- Arrange the completed bites on a chilled plate or parchment-lined tray, then refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to solidify their structure.
- Once firm, serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container, storing in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Choose gluten-free oats to make these cookie dough bites suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives that maintain the creamy texture.
- Use dairy-free white chocolate chips to create a vegan-friendly version of these festive treats.
- Try different mix-ins like dried fruit, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate chips to customize the flavor profile and add extra nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg