PEEPS® Welcomes Spring with Two Delicious Spring Recipes

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Mar 15, 2012, 07:00 ET

BETHLEHEM, Pa., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

PEEPSTERS® Stuffed Cookies

PEEPS® Marshmallow Brand Candies welcome spring with delicious PEEPSTERS® Stuffed Cookies and savory PEEPS® Chocolate Dessert Bars.

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Ingredients:

1 bag PEEPS® PEEPSTERS®
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Makes 24 cookies

Directions:

Using a sharp kitchen knife, cut each PEEPS® PEEPSTERS® candy piece into quarters. NOTE: For best results, freeze the pieces for 2 hours before beginning recipe.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually beat in flour mixture until combined.
Using a tablespoon, scoop cookie dough and press 4–5 pieces of PEEPS® PEEPSTERS® candies into the dough. Cover the pieces of candy with the dough and roll into a ball.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

PEEPS® Chocolate Dessert Bars

PEEPS® Marshmallow Brand Candies welcome spring with delicious PEEPSTERS® Stuffed Cookies and savory PEEPS® Chocolate Dessert Bars.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120315/NE68899-b )

Ingredients:

12 PEEPS® (Milk or Dark) Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chicks
17.5 oz pouch sugar cookie mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
24 oz chocolate chips

Makes 24 bars

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Use kitchen scissors to cut PEEPS® Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chicks into 1/4" pieces. Set aside or refrigerate for later use.
In a large bowl, stir together cookie mix and crumbs. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press into ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt. If necessary, place pan back into oven for 1 – 2 minutes to let the chocolate melt. Spread chocolate evenly over crust.
Sprinkle pieces of PEEPS® Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chicks over melted chocolate. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm.

Fans can also visit www.marshmallowpeeps.com to find delicious recipes, fun crafts and PEEPS® art. In addition, fans can submit their own crafts, recipes or art.

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SOURCE Just Born, Inc.