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Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars

Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars That Brighten Your Spring

Delightful Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars combine soft sugar cookie dough with vibrant Peeps, perfect for Spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 package Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough Feel free to use homemade dough for a personal touch.
  • 1 can Non-stick Cooking Spray Ensures effortless removal of bars after baking.
For the Colorful Topping
  • 8 pieces Peeps Opt for any bright spring colors.

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch Baking Dish
  • mixing spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Unwrap half of the refrigerated sugar cookie dough and press it evenly into the baking dish.
  4. Layer about 8 Peeps evenly over the pressed cookie dough.
  5. Crumble the remaining sugar cookie dough over the Peeps.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  7. Gently swirl the softened Peeps across the surface of the dough.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the bars before slicing for clean cuts. Customize toppings with sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs for various occasions.

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