Marshmallow Peeps Candy for the Holidays and Special Occasions
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Peeps Aren't Just for Easter Anymore
Peeps have been produced by the Just Born company since 1953. Prior to that time, the Rodda Candy Company sold hand-made marshmallow chick confections beginning in the 1920s. But when Just Born took over, the hand-made process was transformed into manufacturing mass-produced, sugary marshmallow candies. The original yellow chick shape and color is what gave the candy its name -- Peeps
Over time, Peeps in other colors and shapes have been added to the sweet product line, including the now familiar bunny shape. These days, Peeps are an Easter basket staple and steadily becoming more popular for other holidays and occasions.
Here, take a look at many of the Peeps marshmallow candies available, along with links to Peeps holiday recipes and various Peeps products....
Photo above is in the public domain
Look! Peeps Sushi!
This Peeps Sushi platter was made by David Goehring and his friend, Byron, from San Francisco, CA, for "Easter Garden work day."
Photo Credit: Flickr / CC
Easter Chick Peeps
Not just yellow anymore....
The time it takes to make a single Peep reportedly dropped from 27 hours in 1953 to about 6 minutes nowadays.
Easter Bunny Peeps
Pink, green, lavender, orange, and yellow...
Chocolate Bunny Peeps
Chocolate Marshmallow Peeps Mousse Flavored Bunnies 8ct.
Amazon Price: (as of 06/03/2012)
These are yummy with hot chocolate or dipped in a glass of milk.
This is an 8-count package of Chocolate Mousse flavored marshmallow bunny Peeps
Free Range Peeps
Peeps chicks and bunnies pictures
Year-Round Peeps
In recent years, Peeps have expanded from their original niche as Easter basket stuffers. Peeps are now available for Valentine's Day, Halloween, and Christmas in specialty shapes and colors. The product line has also expanded to include non-food Peeps merchandise such as books, plush Peeps, and lip balm.
Valentine's Day Peeps (Even one that's sugar free!)
Marshmallow hearts say "I love you" ... very sweetly
Halloween Peeps
Pumpkins, ghosts, and cats
You can find Halloween Peep recipes, including a Peep Graveyard Cake and Peeps Cat and Moon Brownies, on MarshmallowPeeps.com.You can now also get Peeps as milk chocolate- and dark chocolate-dipped orange chicks.
Here are other Peep varieties perfect for Halloween....
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons / CC
Christmas Peeps
Trees, stars, joy, reindeer, and snowmen
This 20- foot tall Christmas tree is made entirely out of marshmallow Peeps. The sweet tree was created as part of Peeps festival at Steelstacks, a family-friendly event in Pennsylvania leading up to New Year's Eve.You'll find a bunch of Christmas Peeps recipes and edible crafts, including a Peeps Cool and Minty Cake, a Peeps wreath, and a Peeps candle holder, at MarshmallowPeeps.com.
See some of the Peeps shapes fitting for the Christmas holiday season, including trees, stars, "Joy" Peeps, snowmen and reindeer Peeps below....
Image Credit: Image Credit: Flickr / CC
Peeps Merchandise
Not Just Candy Anymore
Peeps Books
Peeps recipes, stories, and fun activities....
Peeps Up For Bid
The latest Peeps eBay auctions
A Peeps Poll
Peeps Links
- Marshmallow Peeps
- The official Peeps website
- Flickr: I love Peeps
- "I love Peeps" pool on Flickr
- Flickr: Peeps-tastic!
- Another Peeps pool
- Peep Research
- Thorough research with Peeps as test subjects
Make Your Own Saffron Meringue Chick "peeps"
Because not everyone likes marshmallows
This is Do-it-Yourself peeping with an alternative to the traditional marshmallow Peep. Here's an easy recipe for meringue chicks, which gives you the option of omitting the gelatin and not worrying about getting to the "soft-ball stage" in candy-making. This recipe includes chocolate chips for the chick eyes and natural coloring (the saffron) which has a very distinctive flavor.Learn how to make these Saffron Meringue "peeps" with step-by-step instructions and photos.
Image Credit: Flickr / CC
Are You Partial to Peeps?
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elynmac
Apr 8, 2012 @ 7:45 am | delete
- I like the idea of being able to make my own - I love peeps! Happy Easter!
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Tipi
Apr 7, 2012 @ 11:25 am | delete
- I used to love Peeps but don't have much a sweet tooth these days...and these sure are sweet! Congratulations on being featured in the Best of Squidoo 2012 Easter Gift Ideas, it just wouldn't be Easter without Peeps!...* I wonder if they'll come out with Thanksgiving Peeps...could happen this year!
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TheLifestyleChanger
Apr 7, 2012 @ 3:25 am | delete
- I love the Peeps Christmas Tree - wow! Happy Easter with Easter Blessings.
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KateHon
Apr 7, 2012 @ 1:14 am | delete
- Peeps sushi - hysterical!! Super lens!
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mahimattphoto
Apr 3, 2011 @ 8:42 pm | delete
- Thanks for sharing my dad loves them and likes them best stale strange bu true. Not sue if this is common but thats how he likes em!
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