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Giant Chocolate Chip

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Marshmallow Surprise

Try these Giant Chocolate Chip cookies with a gooey Peep center for a festive treat perfect for Easter celebrations!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 46 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s at room temperature for optimal creaming.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar for a more natural option.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Consider using dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Always use at room temperature to prevent curdling with butter.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract For the best flavor, use pure vanilla extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure they're fresh to get the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure they're fresh to get the best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch No suitable replacements recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Opt for kosher salt to achieve ideal results.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend can work as an alternative, although texture may vary.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Feel free to substitute white or milk chocolate based on your preference.
  • 1/2 cup Easter Sprinkles Totally optional, but they add a festive touch that’s hard to resist!
  • 12 pieces Peep Brand Easter Marshmallows If you can't find Peeps, large flavored marshmallows will work just as well.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Scoop
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, cream together room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this dry mixture into the wet ingredients in the mixer on low speed, mixing until just combined.
Add Mix-ins
  1. Once your dough comes together, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Easter sprinkles using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
Form Cookies
  1. Using a 4 oz scoop, portion out the dough and flatten each scoop slightly. Place a Peep in the center of each flattened dough, encasing it completely by folding the dough around it, and form a ball.
Chill Dough
  1. Refrigerate the stuffed dough balls for at least 2 hours, or up to 48 hours if you want to plan ahead.
Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the dough chills. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. When ready, place 4 dough balls on each sheet. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
Cool
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is key to preventing flat cookies and helps the flavors develop. Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth dough.

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