Description
These Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies are stuffed with colorful marshmallow Peeps, creating a delightful surprise in every bite. Perfectly chewy on the outside and soft on the inside, they make a festive addition to any Easter celebration.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (room temperature) – 2 sticks
- Granulated Sugar – ½ cup
- Brown Sugar – ¾ cup
- Large Eggs (room temperature) – 2
- Vanilla Extract – 2 tspn
- Baking Soda – ½ tspn
- Baking Powder – ½ tspn
- Cornstarch – 1 tbsp
- Salt – ¾ tspn
- All-Purpose Flour – 3 cups
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – 2 cups
- Easter Sprinkles – ½ cup
- Peep brand Easter Marshmallows – 1 pckg (6-8 count)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, cream together 2 sticks of room temperature unsalted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup brown sugar on medium-high speed for 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, pour in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix for 1 additional minute.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup Easter sprinkles using a spatula.
- Using a 4-ounce scoop, portion out 8 dough rounds. Flatten each round into a disc and place a Peep in the center. Wrap the dough around the Peep completely.
- Place the stuffed dough balls on a plate and chill them in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to 48 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once the oven is ready, bake 4 cookies per sheet for 14-16 minutes.
- After baking, let the cookies cool on the tray for 20-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 16 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Be careful not to over-knead the dough after adding flour. Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for better emulsification.