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Published: Mar 4, 2018 by Kelly Anthony · 13 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

Egg Hunt Blondies | Easter Dessert Recipe

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A cute Easter dessert recipe featuring the best, chewy blondies topped with buttercream icing and M&M candies. Plus, an easy trick to make the frosting look like grass for an Easter egg hunt topping!

Square cut blondies topped with green icing that looks like grass and then topped with purple, yellow, and green m&ms.

Want more springtime desserts to add to your Easter lineup? Try our Easter Egg Cake Pops and these decadent brownies topped with a strawberry cream cheese frosting and fresh berries!

THE CUTEST EASTER DESSERT...LIKE, EVER.

When I think of Easter, I can just see my little girls running across the yard, to-and-fro, dressed in their pretty pastels with baskets in hand, squealing in delight with the discovery of every hidden egg. That is the memory that inspired the cutest Easter dessert...like, ever. The egg hunt blondie has Easter written all over it, but before we get into what makes this Easter dessert so very festive and perfectly adorable, let's talk basics first.

Square cut blondies topped with green icing that looks like grass and then topped with purple, yellow, and green m&ms.

WHAT ARE BLONDIES?

Blondies are very similar to their cousin the brownie in almost every way, except for the fact that they have no cocoa, and the flavor of a blondie itself very much resembles the base of a chocolate chip cookie...only, ya know, without the chocolate chips.

An overhead shot of square cut blondies topped with green icing that looks like grass and then topped with purple, yellow, and green m&ms. The blondies are featured on a white scalloped cake stand.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CHEWY BLONDIES

Like the chocolate chip base, blondies are made of a mix of dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, and salt, along with butter, a combination of both white and brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Blondies are actually much easier to throw together than a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Rather than having to scoop out cookie dough balls one-by-one, blondies are part of the bar cookie family, meaning the batter is emptied into a baking vessel all at once and baked. Once the blondies are baked, they are cut into squares for serving.

However, how they're baked isn't the only difference between the two. And, while they are similar in flavor, they are quite different when it comes to texture. Blondies are chewy and dense, while chocolate chip cookies are typically light and fluffy...at least, that's how I like 'em. The main difference is in the amount of flour within the recipe. Less flour (when used in correct proportion to the other ingredients) makes for a perfectly chewy blondie. A little extra brown sugar doesn't hurt either.

HOW TO DRESS UP AN EASTER BLONDIE

After your blondies are baked, it's time for their transformation into the cutest Easter dessert of all time. You ready for this? Here we go.

A piping bag filled with green icing showing the wilton grass tip and how it looks on top of the blondie.

PIPE ON BUTTERCREAM ICING TO LOOK LIKE GRASS

Buttercream icing is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. However, if you don't care to make homemade buttercream frosting, you could always use white, store-bought frosting instead. In addition to the frosting, you'll also need food coloring, a pastry bag and tip.

I always use gel food coloring. A little bit goes a long way, and you can get some pretty intense color from just a tiny bit of food coloring. You can buy it at Amazong.com or at local specialty craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels. And while I love the vibrant colors you get from the gel food coloring, please note, you don't have to use it, and regular ol' food coloring drops will work as well.

To make our blondies look as though they are covered in grass, we will be using Wilton grass tip #234 fitted inside of a pastry bag.

And, if you don't want to mess with the pastry bag and tip at all, you could always just slather on a heaping pile of green icing and call it a day...well, after the M&M's go on top that is. Definitely can't forget the M&M's.

ADD THE PASTEL M&M'S

Come Easter time, you can find pastel candies at just about every store. Pastel M&M candies are the perfect Easter egg look-alike for our Grass Hunt blondies. Plus, they add chocolate to an otherwise chocolate-less dessert. Whew. I almost served y'all up a dessert with zero chocolate. That was a close call, wasn't it?

P.S. THEY'RE FREEZER-FRIENDLY!

Then, it's time serve these beauties up...or freeze them. Yes! You can make these in advance and freeze them for up to 2 months in advance. Just be sure you freeze them in a snugly fitted airtight container, and no stacking allowed. Whenever you're ready for your celebration, just pull them out and allow them to thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

A hand holding up a square of an Easter blondie that has a bite missing from the corner.

So there you have it: A cute Easter dessert that not only screams spring but looks and tastes like pure joy.

6 MORE EASTER DESSERTS YOU'LL LOVE

  • Festive M&M Cookies can be dressed up for any occasion, but I think they look particularly lovely in pastel. This is a kid-friendly Easter treat, perfect for potluck and class parties.
  • Homemade Brownies with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing and Fresh Berries are a true show-stopper. The fresh berries topping are as welcoming as a Spring breeze and perfect for dressing up the Easter dessert table.
  • Another fresh berry dessert idea, these Strawberry Cake Cookies are handheld treats loaded with real strawberries and lots of springtime flavor.
  • Banana Pudding Trifle is cool, light, and just right for when the weather starts to warm up, making it especially perfect for an Easter dessert!
  • What is it about coconut and Easter that goes hand-in-hand? These Easy Coconut Macaroons are gluten-free, beautiful, and easy to make!
  • Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies are buttery and bright all at the same time. These little gems go fast, so be sure to get your fill before you set them out on the Easter dessert table!
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Egg Hunt Blondies

A cute Easter dessert recipe featuring the best, chewy blondies topped with buttercream icing and M&M candies. 
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Cooling Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Egg Hunt Blondies
Servings: 16
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

For the Blondies:

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Homemade Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Food coloring if using

Topping:

  • ⅓ cup Pastel M&M's

Instructions

For the Blondies:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and have ready a greased, square (8x8”) baking dish. Line the bottom and the sides of the baking dish with a fitted sheet of parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sea salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, yolk, and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl and a handheld mixer.
  • Mix on medium-high speed until combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and gradually add in the dry ingredients. 
  • Add the batter to the prepared dish, and smooth over the top. Bake for 25-28 minutes. Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely about 30 minutes.

For the Buttercream Icing:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter and powdered sugar. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl and a handheld mixer. 
  • Begin mixing on low speed, until most of the powdered sugar is mixed in, then increase the speed to medium-high. Mix until well-combined.Add the salt, extract, and food coloring (if using). Mix once more.

Cut and Add the Topping:

  • Pipe or spread on the icing. Cut the blondies into 16 squares, and place M&M's (on their side) across the tops of the blondies. Serve and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.6mg

5 MORE FROSTED DESSERTS TO TRY

  • Royally Iced Sugar Cookies are beautiful and perfect for gifting as they can be stacked and easily transported. This recipe makes easy work of making royal icing, along with detailed tips for icing your cookies.
  • Painted Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing are fun and easy to decorate. Pull out the paint brushes and get creative with these sweet (and beautiful) treats!
  • Christmas Sugar Cookies with Sugar Cookie Icing are as beautiful as they are tasty!  Simple, homemade sugar cookies with an easy buttercream frosting for cookies. Plus, how to ice tree and wreath cookies to look like grass.
  • Homemade Marshmallow Treats are simple and easy to make with a topping of royal icing and sprinkles. Use any holiday cookie cutter you like and sprinkle away!
  • Halloween Sugar Cookies will show the secret to making your cookies look as though they are suspended in air! Yes, hanging sugar cookies is a real thing, and they’re easier to make than you think! This can be applied to bats and ghosts for Halloween, as well as ornament, shaped sugar cookies with Christmas.


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  1. Jaclyn Anne says

    August 03, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    I simply adore blondies! Thank you for sharing this super cute Easter Egg Hunt Blondies recipe - I can't wait for Easter to roll around so I can make it!

    Reply
  2. Taylor Kiser says

    August 03, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    These are super cute for Easter! So easy to make and kids would love helping with this dessert!

    Reply
    • Kelly Anthony says

      August 03, 2018 at 10:25 pm

      Thanks, Taylor!!! My girls loved it!!

      Reply
  3. Heidy L. McCallum says

    August 03, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    I think we should have Easter in August, like Christmas in July. these look so darn good. I love how bright and colorful the Blondies are too.

    Reply
    • Kelly Anthony says

      August 03, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      Ha! Love it 🙂 Thanks, Heidy!

      Reply
  4. Danielle says

    August 03, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    How cute are these. Perfect for Easter. My niece would love it!

    Reply
  5. Neli Howard says

    August 03, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    It look so yummy! I want to try it immediately. Wonderful combination of ingredients. Love Love Love this recipes! THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Kelly Anthony says

      August 03, 2018 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Neli!

      Reply
  6. Veena Azmanov says

    April 05, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    These are so cute and best for Easter Goodies too. Definitely make some for gifting option.

    Reply
  7. Meghna says

    April 05, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    They would be such a wonderful surprise for my 5 years old. Oh my they are an absolute treat for the coming Easter.

    Reply
  8. Mary Bostow says

    April 05, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    These are so cute and festive! My kids my need to get these eggs for Easter this year just so we can bake with them afterwards. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Noelle says

    April 05, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    What a perfect Easter recipe, the kids would love this!

    Reply
  10. Cookilicious says

    April 05, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    wow they look so pretty..pinned it to my holiday board as well!

    Reply
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