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I tried 16 different Mini Egg cookies around Toronto
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I tried 16 different Mini Egg cookies around Toronto


I took on a seasonal challenge this spring. Over the past three weeks, I tried 16 different Mini Egg cookies around Toronto. Best enjoyed with a mug of black coffee to balance the sweetness.

 

Row 1, l to r: Andrea's Cookes, Mos Mos, Short & Sweet, The Rolling Pin

Row 2, l to r: Bomou, Courage Cookies, Circles & Squares, Becked Goods

Row 3, l to r: Sticky, BKookies Cafe, Mary's Brigadeiro, Craig's Cookies

Row 4, l to r: The Night Baker, Midnight Cookie, Tim Hortons, Sweetie Pie

 

-I live and work on the west side of the city and didn't manage to try anything on the east side. Let me know what I missed out there!

 

-The Tim Hortons cookie was included for the sake of a baseline only. One of the bakery Mini Egg cookies I tried was actually less tasty than TH. Fortunately, this is a place that does not specialize in cookies and actually has a different dessert in its name.

 

-This was not intended to determine "the best" Mini Egg cookie since everyone has their own unique taste and preferences. That being said…

  

My PERSONAL favourites:

 

-Most of these Mini Egg cookies are of a type: classic soft-baked chocolate chip cookie studded with a few Mini Eggs. Of the classic type, Sticky was my pick. The crispy edges and real butter taste made the difference. I happened to buy my cookie the same day it was announced that this bakery will be closing soon! Sad!

 

–BKookies is a cute newish café on College Street. I want to go back to try some other menu items based on the quality of the cookie I tried. This “Easter egg” cookie was veering into blondie territory with its height and texture. I loved it. I got one with the blossom of buttercream on top but they were also available without.

 

–Short & Sweet's Mini Egg cookies are twice baked and have an appealing texture of chewy edges and gooey centres, with an intense buttery flavour. I specifically look forward to these ones all year. S&S also happen to be the largest of all the cookies in the study and I would not recommend eating a whole one of these in one go. I mean… I have done it but regretted it. These were the only Mini Egg cookies that had to be pre-ordered (though I did also pre-order at Andrea's and at The Rolling Pin to be sure I got what I wanted to try).

 

-Gourmet Choice: Mary’s Brigadeiro with that rich bridgadeiro filling

 

-Honourable Mention: Circles & Squares "Mini Egg Cookies & Cream Cookie." This sounds like gilding the lily but actually, the drizzle of white chocolate had a brightening, enhancing effect on the flavour.

 

Yes, I am a little bit overweight. Why do you ask?

 

 

by green_indeed

43 Comments

  1. Wise_Tension8303

    Thanks for doing the work! Now I can go by your favourite list and not get diabetes.

  2. Grey_Chameleon

    This was delightful. Thank you for your work.

  4. Outside_Manner8231

    Here I am learning that Circles and Squares, Mary’s Brigadeiro, and The Night Baker aren’t east end places lol. 

  5. The_New_Spagora

    Now this is my kind of investigative journalism! Great job, OP! 👏

  6. Business_Abalone2278

    At last, a true scientist in our midst.

  8. heteroerotic

    This is exactly what I mean when I tell people to do their own research in this current time.

    Time being Mini Egg season

  9. the-bowl-of-petunias

    Hidden gem for west end. Hunter coffee on Vaughan between st Clair and Oakwood. Amazing mini egg cookies.

  10. Shelldawn69

    This is impressive! You documented these sweet treats so well

  12. honey-bear-11

    okay LOVE because I’ve been onto mini egg cookies lately and planning to bake some this weekend too 🤍 which one did you find had the best egg to dough ratio?

  13. ughfine_ok

    Thank you for your service 🫡 there are some new spots I’m going to try!

  14. circlingsky

    BKookies is amazing and run by a nice couple! I luv their ube cookie, prefer it to Night Baker’s (it’s less sweet)

  15. Due_Ride_2911

    I love that you did this!
    Your descriptions!
    The photos!!
    So so great!
    Sigh, but I don’t love that I will now want to visit all of these cookie shops the next time I’m in Toronto!!

  16. sumguyoranother

    I can’t/shouldn’t eat these, so I won’t, but know that I’m delighted that you did this and obviously enjoying it! Good work! This put a smile on my face for some reason 😀

  19. freshavocado918

    Coco’s neighbourhood coffee shop has a mini egg cookie that’s really good!!!

  20. Junior-Appearance139

    I am not surprised by what I’m deducing you are alluding to as the worst cookie. I tried another cookie type from there and it tasted very oily (as if no butter was used at all). Love Andreas, S&S, Rolling Pin, Craigs, Courage Cookies, and Night Baker, but lots of good ideas for where to try next 🤤. Great work!!

  21. becky_c

    Dying to know how the Mos Mos cookie was??? It looks so good to me 🍪🥨🍫

  23. addiktives_

    You should try coldmilk- small batch at king/Bathurst

  25. No-Zucchini-274

    I’d have diabeetus if I tried doing this

  26. bfitzisarat

    BCookies is amazing! Highly reco this spot for brunch, treats, breakfast sammies, etc.

    A great new add to the neighbourhood!

  28. CappinCanuck

    Neat but you didn’t bother to share even one with me. So clearly this relationship meant a lot more to me than it did to you.

  31. thesagepage

    OP, I tip my hat to you. This is the kind of stuff I wish I could do!

  32. pinnzz66

    Not all hero’s wear capes!! Just added a bunch of these on my places to go!

  33. bored2death97

    Which one was worse than the Tim Hortons one?

  34. einlamme31

    I love Short & Sweet but haven’t gone since they got rid of their cheesecake bars. Happy to hear they’re still standing on business.

  35. rm3g

    I love this as I love mini egg cookies. I have tried many of them but not as many as you so thanks for doing the hard work! My fav is Becked Goods and Craigs is really good too but I haven’t tried Sticky yet

  37. GloveNo9652

    I’m trying a cupcake version with coconut cream cheese egg nest ✅

  38. GrapeVixen

    When you go back to BKookies try their lemon meringue cookie. It’s SOOOOOO good! And their Eggs Benedict. And the breakfast sandwich. I’m so happy they’ve come to my ‘hood. Damn now I need to find out if they’re open today. LOL

  39. breedaizy

    Love BKookies and Night Baker !! One of my fav in the cities

  40. TravellingBeard

    You’re doing the Lord’s work. Zombie Jesus would be proud (once he wakes up on Sunday).

  41. StateofDrama

    You need to try cocos! They have an amazing mini egg cookie! It’s huge

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