If your Easter baskets are overflowing with Peeps this year, here are 20 fun, easy, and delicious ways to use that fluffy marshmallow candy. These ideas are perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves colorful sweets — and there are a few adult cocktails included, too.
Delicious Easter Peeps Recipes
Peeps appear for Easter, Valentine’s Day, and Halloween, so you can get creative with them year-round. These recipes transform Peeps into colorful, playful desserts and snacks that are easy to make and fun to share.
For a silly kitchen experiment, try placing two Peeps in the microwave with toothpicks and watch what I call a Peep joust — it gets messy, but you can turn the melted marshmallow into s’mores afterward.
Peeps Easter Dirt Cake
Layer chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and shredded coconut tinted green to look like grass, then top with colorful Peeps, jelly beans, and chocolate eggs for an Easter garden dessert that’s as pretty as it is tasty.
Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
Melt Peeps and use them in place of regular marshmallows to make bright, pastel Rice Krispie treats. They add color and extra sweetness — for a fun variation, stuff whole Peeps into the center of each bar before they set.
Peeps S’mores Dip
Layer chocolate and Peeps in a baking dish and heat until gooey. Serve with graham crackers for dipping — it’s like classic s’mores with a pastel twist.
Peeps Hot Chocolate
Top a mug of hot cocoa with a Peep and let it melt into a fluffy, colorful swirl — a cozy treat for cool spring mornings.
Peeps Popcorn Balls
Mix popcorn with melted Peeps to form sticky, pastel popcorn balls. They’re a tasty edible craft and a fun treat to package for friends.
Peeps Brownies
Add Peeps (and optional candy like Cadbury eggs or M&Ms) to brownie batter or place them on top before baking for an extra-sweet Easter brownie variation.
Peeps Cookie Bars
Stir chopped Peeps into cookie bar batter or sandwich Peeps between cookie layers for a s’mores-like bar that’s perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Peeps-Topped Cupcakes
Bake your favorite cupcakes and top each with a Peep for an instant, adorable decoration that kids love.
Easter Bunny Peeps Bark
Melt white chocolate, tint it with pastel colors if desired, then sprinkle chopped Peeps, jelly beans, and graham cracker bits. Let it set and break into pieces for pretty, shareable bark.
Peeps Chocolate-Covered Pops
Dip Peeps in melted chocolate, add sprinkles, and insert a stick to make lollipop-style treats that are fun for parties or favors.
Peeps Pretzel Rods
Attach Peeps to chocolate-covered pretzel rods for a sweet-and-salty treat that’s quick to assemble and great for kids’ parties.
Peeps Milkshakes
Blend ice cream, milk, and a few Peeps for a pastel milkshake. Top with whipped cream and an extra Peep for a festive dessert drink.
Peeps S’mores Sandwiches
Swap regular marshmallows for Peeps in s’mores. The sugar coating caramelizes and adds color and crunch to the classic campfire treat.
Peeps Pudding Cups
Layer instant pudding, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate eggs in small cups, then top each with a Peep for an adorable, easy dessert.
Peeps Donut Toppers
Top store-bought or homemade donuts with icing and press a Peep into the center for an instant, festive decoration that’s perfect for brunch or dessert.
Swimming Peeps Jello Cups
Use blue Jell-O, whipped topping, and marshmallow Peeps to create jello cups that look like little Peeps swimming — a delightful, easy recipe kids enjoy.
Peeps Cocktails (for the Adults!)
Peeps Vodka Lemon Drops
A spring-ready cocktail combining vodka, lemon, and sugar, garnished with a Peep for a whimsical, seasonal touch.
Peeps Martinis
A sweet martini with whipped vodka, citrus liqueur, and a Peep garnish for an extra-festive presentation — ideal for Easter brunch or a spring cocktail hour.
These simple ideas turn leftover Peeps into imaginative desserts, snacks, and party treats. From Rice Krispie bars and dirt cake to creative milkshakes and cocktails, there’s a tasty way to enjoy every last marshmallow chick or bunny.