Chocolate Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

Tis' the season for Cadbury Mini Eggs. I know lots of peeps go crazy over them. Me... not so much, unless, they're in a delicious cookie. What can I say, other than I'm a cookie addict! Love these. They're so festive for Easter. Everything in moderation... Mmmm... nah... not these cookies.

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1 t. baking powder
1 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
6 T. cocoa powder
1 (10 oz.) bag Cadbury Mini Eggs

Set aside a bowl full of whole Cadbury eggs {I counted out about 30}, then crush the remaining eggs in the bag with a rolling pin.

Cream shortening, butter and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixture. Stir in the crushed Cadbury Mini Eggs. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Push the remaining Cadbury Mini Eggs into the warm cookies {the ones that need more color on top}. Yield: about 4 dozen.