These cookies are a perfect addition to your Easter dessert selections.

Chocolate Easter Egg Cookies

Cookies:
24 NESTLÉ CRUNCH NestEggs, unwrapped
NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER NestEggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar

 

Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. For Cookies: Combine 2/3 cup granulated sugar, butter, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Beat until creamy. Gradually beat in flour, cocoa and salt. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press thumb into tops to make 1/2-inch-deep depressions.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until sides are set but centers are still slightly soft. Place 1 Nestlé NestEgg in center of each cookie. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5. For Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, butter, milk and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl; whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Makes 24 cookies (2 dozen) .

Estimated Times:
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Cooling Time: 1 hr refrigerating

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 150 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 65 mg Carbohydrates: 23 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 16 g Protein: 1 g

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