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Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

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Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars combine the classic sweetness of sugar cookie dough with colorful, melted Peeps marshmallows for a fun and festive treat. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, these bars are perfect for springtime celebrations or anytime you want a playful dessert with a gooey marshmallow surprise.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 16.5 oz tube of sugar cookie dough (found in the refrigerated cookie area of any grocery store)
  • 8 Peeps marshmallows (assorted colors, amount can be adjusted as desired)
  • Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish and spatula)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cookie bars.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a square baking dish generously with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Divide Cookie Dough: Separate the sugar cookie dough into two equal halves to create the base and topping.
  4. Create Cookie Base: Press one half of the cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming the crust layer.
  5. Add Peeps: Place the Peeps marshmallows evenly spaced over the cookie dough base, using various colors for a vibrant look.
  6. Top with Remaining Dough: Break the remaining cookie dough into chunks and scatter these on top of the Peeps, leaving some marshmallows partially exposed.
  7. Bake Initial Phase: Bake the dish for 8 minutes to start melting the Peeps and cooking the dough.
  8. Prepare Spatula: While baking, spray a spatula with nonstick cooking spray to help with mixing later without sticking.
  9. Mix Melted Peeps: Remove the dish from the oven and gently twirl and swirl the melted Peeps with the spatula, being careful not to press down hard into the cookie base.
  10. Bake Final Phase: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes or until the cookie dough turns golden brown.
  11. Cool Down: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish.
  12. Refrigerate: Once cooled to room temperature, place the cookie bars in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm up.
  13. Cut and Serve: Spray a butter knife with nonstick cooking spray to gently cut the cookie bars into squares without sticking.

Notes

  • Be careful when mixing the melted Peeps, as pressing too hard can flatten the cookie base.
  • Adjust the number of Peeps based on how gooey and colorful you want the bars.
  • Refrigerating the bars after cooling helps them set and makes cutting easier.
  • Use a nonstick spray on your knife to prevent sticking when slicing the bars.

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