Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars for a Colorful Spring Treat

These Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars are a quick and festive dessert, perfect for any spring celebration.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Base

16.5 oz refrigerated sugar cookie dough Feel free to use homemade sugar cookie dough if preferred.

For the Topping

8 Peeps in various colors Use your favorite spring colors for a unique twist.

For Preparation

1 can Non-stick cooking spray Alternatively, you can use butter to grease the dish.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
baking spatula
8x8 inch Baking Dish

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease the 8x8 inch baking dish generously with non-stick cooking spray.
Take half of the sugar cookie dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
Place approximately 8 Peeps evenly atop the pressed cookie dough.
Crumble the remaining cookie dough over the top of the Peeps.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 8 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven and gently swirl the softened Peeps around.
Return the dish to the oven for an additional 12 minutes.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature.
Refrigerate the cooled bars for about one hour.
Slice the Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the bars for an hour after baking helps them to firm up, making it easier to slice without falling apart.

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