Chocolate Chip Peep Stuffed Easter Cookies (Print version)

Soft chewy chocolate chip cookies hiding colorful marshmallow Peeps inside for festive Easter treats.

# What you 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 (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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)

# Directions:

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, about 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, mixing well.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten in palm, and place a Peep in center. Cover with another scoop of dough and seal edges completely so Peep is fully encased.
08 - Place stuffed cookies onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The marshmallow center gets all melty and wonderful without making a mess in your oven
  • They look impressive but are actually easier than regular cookies since the imperfect wrapping just adds character
  • Kids go absolutely wild for the surprise inside, making them perfect for Easter gatherings
02 -
  • Sealing the dough completely around the Peep is crucial or the marshmallow will escape and create a sticky mess
  • These cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, so pulling them out when they still look slightly underdone yields the best texture
  • The marshmallow creates steam while baking, so any tiny gaps in the dough will expand during baking
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for consistent size, which helps all the cookies bake at the same rate
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots
  • Room temperature ingredients make the dough come together smoothly and prevent overmixing

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