Description
Chocolate peep bars combine marshmallow decadence with graham cracker comfort. Sweet chocolate layers create delightful dessert memories you can recreate easily.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Peeps
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) M&Ms (Easter colors preferred)
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) vegetable oil
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Line a 9×13 baking pan with aluminum foil and apply a light grease coating to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- Cake Base Creation: Blend cake mix, eggs, and oil into a thick, uniform batter, mixing thoroughly to eliminate any lumps and ensure smooth consistency.
- Initial Baking: Spread the cake mixture evenly across the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12 minutes until the base sets slightly.
- Peeps Transformation: Slice marshmallow Peeps into small, uniform pieces and scatter them across the partially cooked cake surface, covering the entire area.
- Toasting and Melting: Return the pan to the oven for 5-6 minutes, allowing Peeps to melt and gently toast to a golden brown color, creating a gooey marshmallow layer.
- Decorative Finish: Immediately sprinkle colorful M&Ms over the warm, marshmallow-topped surface, pressing them gently to ensure they adhere.
- Cooling and Setting: Let the dessert cool completely at room temperature, which helps the layers set and makes cutting into individual servings easier.
- Storage: Once cooled, slice the bars and store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and preserve the dessert’s texture.
Notes
- Prepare Perfectly: Line the baking pan meticulously with aluminum foil and apply a light grease to prevent stubborn sticking, ensuring easy removal and clean cutting.
- Batter Consistency Matters: Mix cake mix, eggs, and oil thoroughly until a dense, uniform batter forms, which guarantees a stable and even cake base.
- Peeps Placement Strategy: Slice marshmallows uniformly and scatter evenly across the partially baked cake surface to ensure consistent melting and golden browning.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature, helping layers set firmly and creating clean, perfect cutting lines for individual servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg