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Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars

Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars for a Colorful Spring Treat

Celebrate Easter with these vibrant and nostalgic Easter Peeps Sugar Cookie Bars, 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: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 package Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough Tip: Use homemade sugar cookie dough for a fresher taste.
For the Topping
  • 8 Peeps (various colors) Note: Mixing spring colors creates a vibrant rainbow effect.
For Easy Baking
  • 1 spray Non-stick Cooking Spray This is crucial for clean, hassle-free slicing.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8-inch Baking Dish
  • spatula
  • measuring cup
  • Butter knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Press half of the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Place the Peeps evenly over the dough, pressing them down gently.
  5. Scatter the remaining sugar cookie dough over the top of the Peeps.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  7. Carefully swirl the softened Peeps on the surface using a spatula.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Allow bars to cool at room temperature completely before refrigerating for about 1 hour.
  10. Slice into squares using a butter knife sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill before slicing for a cleaner cut. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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