Chocolate Chip Peep Easter (Print Version)

Giant chewy chocolate chip cookies hiding a gooey Peep marshmallow center with Easter sprinkles.

# Ingredients:

Dough

01 - Unsalted butter, room temperature – 2 sticks (227 g)
02 - Granulated sugar – ½ cup (100 g)
03 - Brown sugar, packed – ¾ cup (165 g)
04 - Large eggs, room temperature – 2
05 - Vanilla extract – 2 tsp (10 ml)
06 - Baking soda – ½ tsp (2.5 g)
07 - Baking powder – ½ tsp (2.5 g)
08 - Cornstarch – 1 tbsp (8 g)
09 - Salt – ¾ tsp (4.5 g)
10 - All-purpose flour – 3 cups (375 g)

Mix-ins and Filling

11 - Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 2 cups (340 g)
12 - Easter sprinkles – ½ cup (85 g)
13 - Peep brand Easter marshmallows, 6-8 count – 1 package

# Instructions:

01 - In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars on medium-high speed for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
02 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour in the vanilla extract and continue mixing for 1 more minute.
03 - Sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
04 - Using a spatula, gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Easter sprinkles into the dough until evenly distributed.
05 - Using a 4-ounce (113 g) scoop, portion the dough into 8 even rounds. Flatten each dough round, place one Peep marshmallow in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around to fully enclose the marshmallow.
06 - Refrigerate the stuffed dough balls for at least 2 hours, up to 48 hours, to prevent spreading during baking.
07 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Place 4 cookies on each prepared sheet and bake for 14 to 16 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
09 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 20 to 30 minutes so the marshmallow center can set before transferring.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure each Peep marshmallow is fully encased in dough to prevent leakage during baking.
02 - Chilling dough is crucial to maintain cookie shape and avoid excessive spreading.
03 - Using a variety of Peep colors adds a festive surprise inside each cookie.

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