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Fun Peep Stuffed Easter Cookies

Two halves of a sugar cookie showing the gooey, melted filling of a peep stuffed easter cookie on a white plate.
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Make these soft, festive sugar cookies with a marshmallow Peep hidden inside for a fun surprise treat perfect for your spring holiday baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12–16 marshmallow Peeps (chicks or bunnies)
  • Optional: Pastel sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a soft dough.
  3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps prevent the Peeps from melting out.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Take a portion of dough about the size of a golf ball. Flatten it slightly in your palm. Place one whole marshmallow Peep in the center of the dough.
  6. Carefully fold the dough up and around the Peep, completely enclosing it. Gently roll the dough into a smooth ball, making sure there are no cracks where the Peep can escape.
  7. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should look set but still be slightly soft in the center. Do not overbake.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If desired, dip the tops of the cooled cookies in melted white chocolate or simple icing and immediately cover with pastel sprinkles for festive decoration.

Notes

  • For best results when baking with Peeps, chill the dough well. Cold dough slows the melting process.
  • If you are worried about the Peeps oozing, you can cut the Peeps in half before stuffing them into the dough.
  • These soft sugar cookie recipes with Peep filling are great for kids to help assemble after the dough is chilled.
  • Share your finished Peep stuffed cookies Easter recipe creations on Pinterest.

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