Oh, for Peeps sake!
Whether you abhor them or look forward to them all year long, we can all agree—Peeps are a tour de force come Easter. The little pink, blue, and yellow sanding sugar-encrusted chicks and bunnies are practically synonymous with the holiday, and deserve to be celebrated by more than just biting their sticky little heads off. Lucky for you, , with lots in between.
At their core, Peeps are just marshmallows, so you can pretty much use them anywhere you would use plain ones, like s’mores or Rice Krispies treats. Like anything here at Delish, though, we’ll never be satisfied with just making plain anything, so we’re expanding more basic ideas into wilder recipes like our Peeps s’mores skillet, our Rocky Road Easter pie, and our Peeps s’mores brownies. Feel free to do the same and tuck these into all your favorite recipes that could benefit from a little extra colorful marshmallow action. Hot tip: try not to mix the flavors or you’ll end up with an unappetizing grey color instead of a bright rainbow.
Should be noted—though “sugar” might be the main flavor of the original Peeps, the days of it being the only flavor are long gone. Now you can find Peeps in almost every flavor you can think of, from Dr. Pepper to Sour Watermelon to Birthday Cake. You can also get them for holidays other than just Easter, like Halloween or Christmas, which means you can pretty much make these recipes all year long. Try turning our pink Peeptini into a sweet Valentine’s co*cktail with Peeps hearts, or swap the Peeps ghouls in our ghost s’mores dip for trees for an adorable Christmas treat. Sky’s the limit, so have fun with it!
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Peeps-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
All you need is refrigerated cookie dough and a pack of Peeps to make these deliciously ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies. Heads up: one tube of cookie dough really only makes about 3 to 4 cookies, so if you're making a platter for a crowd, buy extra.
Get the Peeps-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
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Peeps Popcorn
This homemade popcorn (microwave or stovetop works!) is like cookies & cream-flavored popcorn taken to the next level. We recommend sticking with one flavor of Peeps so the colors don't muddle, but feel free to add extra color with other fun Easter candies—ours has mini chocolate bunnies and pastel M&Ms, but anything will work!
Get the Peeps Popcorn recipe.
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Peeptini
Alert: Easter candy is not just for kids anymore! We took inspiration from the OG to make a fun pink Peep-tini that’s perfect for an Easter brunch or party. Try one, and you might just find yourself making this adorable dessert co*cktail all spring long.
Get the Peeptini recipe.
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Peeps S'mores Brownies
These are similar to our regular s'mores brownies, except for one obvious (and very cute!) difference. On Easter, you aren't allowed to use regular marshmallows! Instead swap them for fluff and colorful Peeps. We added them on top after baking, but feel free to broil them if you like things toasty.
Get the Peeps S'mores Brownies recipe.
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Peeps S'mores Skillet
You could go the classic route and make carrot cake for your Easter dinner, or, you could get creative with this Peeps skillet s'mores (c'mon...you know the right answer).Even Peeps haters won't be able to resist a scoop of this colorful Easter treat.
Get the Peeps S'mores Skillet recipe.
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Peeps Kiss Cookies
Okay, these cookies don't have actual Peeps in them, but they are inspired by everyone's favorite marshmallow treat, so we're including them. Use regular chocolate Kisses here, or switch it up with whatever flavors Hershey's cooked up this year!
Get the Peeps Kiss Cookies recipe.
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Peeps S'mores
There's no such thing as too many s'mores (they're called "some mores" for a reason, right?), so we like to make them all year long, for any holiday we can. Hot tip: these are a great way to use up leftover (or even stale!) Easter candy.
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Peepsie Treats
Peeps + Rice Krispies treats = a match made in heaven. We love layering these with different colors, but feel free to stick with just one if you're really partial to a certain flavor (or animal—chicks, bunnies, or whatever will work!).
Get the Peepsie Treats recipe.
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Peeps Jell-O Shots
These little Jell-O shots are the best (and cutest!) way to get drunk this Easter. We went with blue Jell-O, but feel free to switch it up. If you can find marshmallow vodka, swap it in too for even more Peep flavor.
Get the Peeps Jell-O Shots recipe.
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Rocky Road Easter Pie
Inspired by everyone's favorite loaded ice cream—Rocky Road—this delicious pie swaps regular marshmallows for Peeps. If you only make one pie this Easter, make it this one.
Get the Rocky Road Easter Pie recipe.
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Ghost S'mores Dip
Peeps aren't just for Easter, and this s'mores-inspired dip is proof. Graham crackers make for perfect dippers, but sliced apple, pretzels, or potato chips would certainly do the trick (or treat).
Get the Ghost S'mores Dip recipe.
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Peeps Easter Basket
This year, why not expand your Easter basket ideas with an entirely edible spring craft that you can make with your kids? Complete with dainty springtime pastels and the cutest PEEPS® Marshmallow shapes to fill the basket, even the Easter bunny will be impressed with your creation this holiday.
Get the Peeps Easter Basket recipe from Good Housekeeping.
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