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Peep Stuffed Easter Cookies

Thick, soft chocolate chip and sprinkle cookies stuffed with a whole gooey marshmallow Peep, perfect for Easter baking.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (1 stick)
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Mix-Ins & Filling
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup easter sprinkles pastel jimmies or quins
  • 12 whole marshmallow Peeps chicks or bunnies

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until completely smooth and combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and Easter sprinkles with a spatula.
  5. Take about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten it into a disc, and place one marshmallow Peep in the center. Fold the dough around the Peep, pinching the seams tightly so the marshmallow is completely enclosed. Roll into a smooth ball.
  6. Place the stuffed dough balls on a parchment-lined tray, cover loosely, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chilled dough balls 2-3 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake, or the marshmallow will melt into the dough.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm for a gooey marshmallow pull!

Notes

Ensure the dough is completely sealed around the Peep with no cracks or thin spots; otherwise, the marshmallow will leak out and burn during baking.