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Chocolate Chip Peep Stuffed Easter Cookies

Chocolate Chip Peep Stuffed Easter Cookies That'll Wow Everyone

Discover the delightful Chocolate Chip Peep Stuffed Easter Cookies that bring joy to your celebrations with their gooey marshmallow surprise.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 46 minutes
Servings: 8 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions needed
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Can replace with extra granulated sugar if necessary
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract No substitutes necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Crucial for achieving the perfect cookie texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for a fluffy result
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Essential for the recipe
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for taste
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free blend but may alter texture
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Alternatives include white chocolate or milk chocolate bunnies
  • ½ cup Easter Sprinkles Optional but highly recommended
  • 8 pieces Peep Brand Easter Marshmallows Can substitute with large flavored marshmallows

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  4. Gently fold in chocolate chips and Easter sprinkles into the dough.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 8 equal balls and wrap around each Peep.
  6. Refrigerate the stuffed dough balls for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat the oven and bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for thick and chewy cookies. Experiment with mix-ins for variety.

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