Chocolate Chip Peep Stuffed Easter Cookies (Print)
Soft chewy chocolate chip cookies hiding colorful marshmallow Peeps inside for a festive Easter treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
05 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 18 marshmallow Peeps (any color or shape)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, mixing well after each addition.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it in your palm, and place a Peep in the center. Cover with another scoop of dough and seal edges completely so the Peep is fully encased.
08 - Place stuffed cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marshmallow center gets all gooey and melted while the cookie stays perfectly chewy around it
- Kids go absolutely wild for the colorful surprise hidden inside each cookie
- They look impressive but come together with basic cookie dough skills
02 -
- Sealing the dough completely around the Peep prevents marshmallow from leaking onto your baking sheet
- Watch the oven closely after 10 minutes because the sugar in Peeps can cause faster browning
- These cookies are best enjoyed the same day while that marshmallow center is still gooey
03 -
- Use a kitchen scale to portion dough evenly so all cookies bake at the same rate
- Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning