With these decadent Easter brownies, you’ll enjoy a dessert that’s all playful, creative, and indulgent! The combination of fudgy brownie base, delicious cookie buttercream nest, colorful chocolate eggs, and salty pretzel sticks yields a treat that feels like the perfect balance of rich, creamy, crunchy, and sweet — all in one bite.
Easter is a great time to get all busy and creative in the kitchen! From making cute carrot cheese balls to a darling bunny charcuterie board, this season is all about pastel colors, festive shapes, and irresistible flavors that capture the joy of the holiday.
And speaking of irresistible, I’ve got the perfect Easter brownie recipe for the occasion. We’re not just making ordinary brownies – these are dressed to the nines! Topping them with a rich buttercream nest and chocolate eggs gives the brownies a playful, festive charm, making them look too good to eat… well, almost!
These Easter brownies are guaranteed to impress, not just with their cute looks but also with their scrumptious taste. Trust me, the Easter celebration will never be the same without these egg-stra special treats on the dessert table!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Easter Egg Brownies
- 1 box of brownie mix
- water
- avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 6 tbsp salted butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup cookie butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- chocolate eggs
- pretzel sticks
Step-by-Step Instructions With Pictures
Preheat the oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, add the eggs, brownie mix, avocado oil, and water. Mix or whisk until incorporated.
Add the chocolate chips and fold them in.
Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, hanging it over the sides. Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan, ensure it’s evenly distributed, and bake according to the box instructions.
After baking, set the pan aside to cool.
Once cooled, use a round cookie cutter to cut circle-shaped brownies.
Set the brownie circles aside for now.
In a separate bowl, add the salted butter and cookie butter. Mix them together for about 2-3 minutes until combined and fluffy.
Add the powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream.
Mix for about a minute until smooth.
Break some pretzel sticks in half.
Get a piping bag. Cut a hole large enough so the piping tip will fit halfway through. Fill it with the cookie butter buttercream mixture and secure the ends.
Let’s start building a chocolate nest! Pipe the buttercream on top of the round brownie to form a circle.
Add the pretzel sticks to the bottom of the cream, then the mini chocolate eggs in the empty space on top, and more pretzels between the eggs.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips For Making Excellent Easter Chocolate Brownies
- High Quality For High Deliciousness: Opt for chocolate chips with high cocoa content to get the best fudgy flavor for your brownies.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter may introduce too much air, which can lead to cakey brownies instead of fudgy ones. For best results, mix until the batter ingredients are combined.
- Hanging By The Moment: Allowing the parchment paper to hang at the sides of the baking dish makes removal and clean-up easier later on.
- Don’t Overbake: To get fudgy brownies, it’s best not to overbake them. You can start checking for doneness a few minutes before the baking time finishes. Stick a toothpick into the center of the brownies; you want it to come out with just a few mildly moist crumbs.
Serving These Cute Easter Brownies
Looking to make these brownies even more impressive? Try presenting them in the following ways:
- Delicious Dessert Platter: Serve these mini egg brownies on a festive tray alongside other desserts like Easter sugar cookies, marshmallow chicks, Easter cake, or chocolate bunnies.
- Individually Packed: Wrap each brownie in a clear plastic or cellophane bag tied with a pale pink or blue ribbon. This turns them into the perfect gift or party favor!
- Grab and Go: Forget about serving plates! For a neat and polished effect, use cupcake liners when serving these brownies.
- Easter Basket: Add these brownies to kids’ Easter baskets or use one lined with parchment paper as a “tray” for serving them.
- Tiered Is The Way: Use a tiered dessert stand to serve layers of these eye-catching treats to guests!
Ways To Level Up This Easter Dessert
Here are some amazing variation ideas to make your Easter brownies even more delectable!
- Peanut Butter Things Up: Incorporate peanut butter into the cookie butter mixture, then use peanut butter eggs instead of chocolate ones as topping.
- More Chocolate Please: Swirl some Nutella into the brownie batter to give it a rich hazelnut flavor.
- Want What’s Nest: Instead of using buttercream, melt some chocolate in the microwave and mix it with some Rice Krispies cereal to make the nest. This one gives your brownies a nicely crispy contrast.
- Salty Sweet Twist: Blend some salted caramel sauce into the brownie batter. After the brownie nest is assembled, top it with caramel drizzle and sprinkle some flaky sea salt.
- Ditch the Eggs: If you’re making a batch of Easter brownies, try mixing things up by topping some of them with other Easter candies instead of Cadbury mini eggs.
- More Depth: Incorporate some vanilla extract into the brownie batter to give it a depth of flavor. You can also swap melted butter for avocado oil to make the batter richer.
Storage
Have any leftovers? Lucky you! You can store them in an airtight container to prevent air exposure, which may cause them to dry out. If you are storing a bunch of them, make sure to separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking.
Keep the container in a cool, dry place for up to two days or inside the fridge for up to a week. Just note that keeping them in the refrigerator may cause them to lose moisture over time.
One Last Thing
Easter is the best time for games, activities, and exercising creativity in the kitchen! That’s why these Easter brownies are such a delight – they’re easy to make, so chocolatey, delicious, and eye-catching.
They make for a wonderful addition to any dessert table and a thoughtful giveaway to guests. Plus, it’s one of those recipes that little ones will love helping in, especially when “building” the nest!
I hope you’ll love making these nest-level Easter brownies as much as I do. They’re practically a holiday tradition that’s waiting to happen!
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Chocolate Nest Easter Brownies Are the Cutest Easter Treat
Equipment
- Medium Size Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Piping Tip 4B
- Parchment Paper
- cookie cutter round
Ingredients
- 1 box of brownie mix
- water
- avocado oil
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 6 tbsps salted butter room temperature
- ⅓ cup cookie butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- chocolate Eggs
- pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl, add the eggs, brownie mix, avocado oil, and water. Mix or whisk until incorporated.1 box of brownie mix, water, avocado oil, 2 eggs
- Add the chocolate chips and fold them in.¼ cup chocolate chips
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, hanging it over the sides. Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan, ensure it’s evenly distributed, and bake according to the box instructions.
- After baking, set the pan aside to cool.
- Once cooled, use a round cookie cutter to cut circle-shaped brownies.
- Set the brownie circles aside for now.
- In a separate bowl, add the salted butter and cookie butter. Mix them together for about 2-3 minutes until combined and fluffy.6 tbsps salted butter, ⅓ cup cookie butter
- Add the powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream.1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- Mix for about a minute until smooth.
- Break some pretzel sticks in half.
- Get a piping bag. Cut a hole large enough so the piping tip will fit halfway through. Fill it with our cookie butter buttercream mixture and secure the ends.
- Let’s start building a chocolate nest! Pipe the buttercream on top of the round brownie to form a circle.
- Add the pretzel sticks at the bottom of the cream, then the mini chocolate eggs in the empty space on top. Add more pretzels in between the eggs.chocolate Eggs, pretzel sticks
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- High Quality For High Deliciousness: Opt for chocolate chips with high cocoa content to get the best fudgy flavor for your brownies. You can also use high-quality brownie mixes like Ghirardelli to build a delicious foundation for your dessert.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the batter may introduce too much air to it, which can lead to cakey brownies instead of fudgy ones. For best results, just mix until the batter ingredients are combined.
- Hanging By The Moment: Allowing the parchment paper to hang at the sides of the baking dish makes removal and clean-up easier later on.
- Don’t Overbake: To get fudgy brownies, it’s best not to overbake them. You can start checking for doneness a few minutes before the baking time finishes. Stick a toothpick into the center of the brownies; you want it to come out with just a few mildly moist crumbs.
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