Chewy Cookie Bars Cadbury (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
02 - 1/4 cup white sugar
03 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
04 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, measured and leveled
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 large egg yolk
10 - 1/2 cup Cadbury mini eggs (half whole, half chopped, plus extra for topping)
11 - Optional: flaky sea salt for garnishing

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
02 - Add the vanilla essence, egg, and egg yolk to the sugar mixture. Beat until the ingredients are well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
04 - Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
05 - Gently fold in the Cadbury mini eggs, reserving extra for topping.
06 - Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
07 - Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan. Decorate the top with additional Cadbury mini eggs, pressing them gently into the dough.
08 - Bake the cookie bars in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.
09 - Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares. Garnish with flaky sea salt, if desired, and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Store the cookie bars in an airtight container with a piece of bread to maintain their softness for up to 5 days.
02 - Freeze the bars in a freezer-safe container, layered with parchment paper, for up to 3 months.
03 - The cookie dough can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before use.