Christmas Peepers Recipe

Name: Christmas Peepers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 64 miniature marshmallows; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa; 2 eggs, unbeaten; ½ cup vegetable shortening; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine; 1 cup white sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

64 miniature marshmallows
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 eggs, unbeaten
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Place marshmallows in freezer while you mix the dough.
2
Cream crisco, butter or margarine, and sugar.
3
Blend in the eggs and the vanilla.
4
Add dry ingredients, mix until moistened.
5
Mix until mixture holds together.
6
Dough will be sticky.
7
Flatten walnut size pieces in palm of hand.
8
Remove the marshmallows from freezer, and place one in center.
9
Shape dough around the marshmallow into a walnut shape, roll in white sugar.
10
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes or until tops start to crackle.
11
Cool on baking rack and store in an airtight container.

936

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 64 miniature marshmallows, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Christmas Peepers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Peepers

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