Aside from the brightly colored
flowers, unexpected rainstorms and green leaves on trees, there’s another unavoidably clear indicator that spring has, in fact, arrived — the incredibly sweet marshmallow treats, Peeps.
Ever since their release in 1953, Peeps have been a signature treat of the springtime, and even though they’re actually available all year-round, spring is
definitely peak Peep season.
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And while no one around here is denying that these little chicks and bunnies taste absolutely incredible by themselves, there are so many fun, out-of-the-box things you can do with these marshmallow-y treats.
From
wreaths, to s’mores dip, to dinner table center pieces, Peeps are so much more versatile than you probably realize.
6 Things You Can Do With Peeps (Besides Just Eat Them):
1. Peeps Rice Krispies Treat
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Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 3-ounce packages Marshmallow Peeps (4 different colors)
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
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3. Peep S’Mores Dip
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Ingredients:
- chocolate chips
- Peeps (any color(s) you want)
- graham crackers
Directions: Place chocolate chips in the bottom of a skillet, cover them with Peeps, bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until the marshmallows are toasted on top. Then, dip your graham crackers into the mixture. Simple as that — enjoy!
4. Peep Fruit Kabob
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Ingredients:
- Peeps (any color(s) you want)
- fruit (any kind you want)
5. Peep Wreath
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Supplies:
- 4-5 packages of Peeps (any color(s) you want)
- straw or styrofoam wreath
- toothpicks
- craft glue
- clear acrylic sealer
- optional: ribbon
6. Peep Sunflower Cake
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Ingredients:
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) chocolate frosting
- 19 to 20 yellow chick Peeps
- 1-1/2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
