20 Creative Recipes Using Marshmallow Easter Peeps

If your Easter baskets are overflowing with Peeps this year, here are 20 fun and easy ways to use that fluffy marshmallow candy. These ideas are kid-friendly, family-friendly, and great for anyone with a sweet tooth—plus a couple of cocktail ideas for adults.

These recipes transform classic Peeps into colorful, playful desserts and treats. Whether you’re repurposing leftover Peeps or planning Easter-themed recipes in advance, you’ll find simple, delicious options below.

Delicious Easter Peeps Recipes

Peeps aren’t just for Easter; they’re sold for other holidays too, which means plenty of chances to get creative. Here are approachable ideas that use Peeps in desserts and snacks, from no-bake treats to baked delights.

One playful activity is Peep jousting: place two Peeps in the microwave with toothpicks and watch them expand and collapse into a colorful marshmallow mess. It’s silly and fun—then use the roasted marshmallow bits for s’mores or other toppings.

Peeps Easter Dirt Cake

Build layers of pudding, crushed chocolate cookies, and green-dyed shredded coconut to create a garden-like dirt cake. Top with colorful Peeps, jelly beans, and chocolate eggs for a festive centerpiece dessert.

Easter Dirt Cake Recipe

Dirt Cake is a crowd-pleasing, no-bake dessert that’s easy to assemble and perfect for holidays. Kids love decorating it, and adults love how simple and tasty it is.

Easter Dirt Cake Recipe

You can also portion dirt cake into individual dirt cups for easy serving and less cleanup.

Easter Dirt Cups

Individual cups layered with crushed Oreo crumbs, pudding, and edible Easter decorations make adorable, portable desserts.

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Peeps Rice Krispie Treats

Melt Peeps into the same way you’d melt marshmallows for Rice Krispies—mix with cereal and press into a pan for bright, sticky bars. You can also wrap Peeps inside the rice krispie mixture for a gooey surprise.

Peeps Rice Krispies Treats

Peeps Rice Krispie Treats are a colorful twist on the classic cereal bar—perfect for parties and bake sales.

Peeps Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

For an extra surprise, fold whole Peeps into the center of each bar so they melt into a soft, colorful core.

Peeps Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats For Easter

Stuffed rice krispie treats with Peeps inside add a melty, colorful center—try variations with dark or white chocolate for contrast.

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Peeps S’mores Dip

Arrange chocolate and Peeps in a baking dish and bake until melty. Serve warm with graham crackers for dipping—this version of s’mores is gooey, colorful, and perfect for sharing.

Peeps S’mores Dip

Baked Peeps over chocolate creates a stunning pastel s’mores dip that’s ideal for parties and snack tables.

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Peeps Hot Chocolate

Top a mug of hot cocoa with a Peep and watch it melt into a fluffy, colorful swirl—comforting for cooler spring mornings and a simple crowd-pleaser.

Peeps Popcorn Balls

Melt Peeps and coat popcorn to form sticky, sweet popcorn balls. They’re an edible craft project kids can help assemble and decorate.

Peeps Brownies

Peep Brownies

Add Peeps, Cadbury eggs, and candy-coated chocolate eggs to brownie batter or add them on top after baking for a festive, kid-approved dessert.

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Peeps Cookie Bars

Fold Peeps into cookie bar batter or layer them on top for s’mores-style cookie bars—soft, chewy, and visually fun.

Easter Peeps Cookie Bars

Cookie bars with Peeps, chocolate chips, and candy-coated eggs are an easy way to use extra Peeps and make a party-worthy dessert.

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Peeps-Topped Cupcakes

Top frosted cupcakes with a Peep for an instant, adorable decoration. It’s an easy way to make standard cupcakes look festive for Easter parties.

PEEPS Cupcakes

Upgrade boxed cupcakes with homemade buttercream and top each with a Peep for a whimsical, quick dessert.

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Easter Bunny Peeps Bark

Melt white chocolate, tint it with pastel food coloring, and sprinkle chopped Peeps, jelly beans, and graham cracker pieces on top. Allow to set and break into shards for a crunchy, colorful treat.

Peeps Bunny Bark

White chocolate bark studded with Peeps makes a fun addition to Easter dessert tables or treat bags.

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Peeps Chocolate-Covered Pops

Dip Peeps in melted chocolate, add sprinkles, and insert a stick for easy-to-hold pops—great as party favors or an edible centerpiece.

Chocolate Covered Peeps Pops

Chocolate-dipped Peeps with sprinkles are simple to make and look delightful on dessert tables or in gift bags.

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Easter Peeps Pops

Quick three-ingredient Peeps pops are cute, simple, and kid-approved—an easy last-minute treat.

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Peeps Pretzel Rods

Attach Peeps to chocolate-covered pretzel rods for a salty-sweet treat that’s easy to hold and share—perfect for kids’ parties.

Easter Peeps Pretzel Rods

Chocolate-covered pretzel rods paired with Peeps make for a playful, crunchy-sweet snack that’s simple to assemble.

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Peeps Milkshakes

Blend vanilla ice cream, milk, and a few Peeps to create pastel milkshakes. Top with whipped cream and an extra Peep for an over-the-top dessert drink.

Peeps Shake Freakshake Milkshake

A Peeps-inspired freakshake piles on sweets, whipped cream, and Peeps for a decadent, very Instagrammable milkshake.

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Strawberry Peep Milkshake Recipe

A simple strawberry Peep milkshake combines ice cream and Peeps for a fruity, pastel dessert drink that’s quick to make.

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Peeps S’mores Sandwiches

Swap regular marshmallows with Peeps in s’mores. The sugar coating caramelizes and adds a colorful, crunchy edge to the classic campfire treat.

Peeps S’mores Easter Treat

Peeps S’mores pair marshmallow chicks or bunnies with chocolate and graham crackers for a nostalgic Easter campfire-style treat.

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Peeps Pudding Cups

Layer instant pudding, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate eggs in small cups, then top with a Peep for an adorable, single-serving dessert.

Adorable Peeps Easter Pudding Cups

These layered pudding cups are easy to assemble and great for potlucks or kid-friendly parties.

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Peeps Donut Toppers

Press a Peep into the center of glazed or frosted donuts and add pastel icing and sprinkles for an instant Easter look—fun for brunch or dessert tables.

Easter Donut Decorating Ideas and Recipe

Decorate donuts with Peeps and pastel toppings for a creative springtime treat. Variations work for other holidays too.

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These donut ideas translate well to other seasons too—for example, Halloween-themed Peeps donuts make a fun twist on a seasonal classic.

Swimming Peeps Jello Cups

Use blue jello and whipped topping to create “water,” then float marshmallow Peeps on top to make cute swimming scenes in clear cups—an easy, imaginative dessert for kids.

Swimming Peeps Jello Cups

A playful, blue jello cup topped with Peeps makes a simple and charming Easter dessert the kids will love.

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Peeps Cocktails (for the Adults!)

Peeps Vodka Lemon Drops

A sweet-and-sour lemon drop garnished with a Peep makes a playful spring cocktail—think grown-up lemonade with a marshmallow twist.

Peep Vodka Lemon Drop

A classic lemon drop uses vodka, lemon juice, and sugar—adding a Peep garnish brings a whimsical Easter touch.

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Peeps Martinis

Sweet, slightly tart martinis garnished with a Peep or marshmallow bunny add seasonal charm to spring gatherings and brunches.

Easter Peeps Martini

A simple Peeps martini blends whipped vodka or flavored liquor with citrus and sweet-and-sour mix, topped with a marshmallow garnish.

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These easy ideas turn extra Peeps into playful desserts and party treats the whole family can enjoy. From Rice Krispie bars and dirt cake to s’mores and cocktails, there are plenty of creative ways to enjoy every last marshmallow chick or bunny.