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What are you planning for your Easter desserts 2019? Without any doubt, I will be baking these Peeps Cupcakes with surprise inside. Children love them. Adults have a cool flashback into their own childhood and family traditions celebrating holidays.
Facts About Marshmallow PEEPS That May Surprise You
#1 Yellow Peeps are the original ones, and still the favorite
No matter how many flavors and colors Peeps offers, YELLOW beats them all! I know I prefer Yellow every single time.
#2 Over 5.5 Million Easter Peeps are made every day!
The Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, makes enough peeps in one year to circle Earth twice!
In 2015, there were about 2 Billion Peeps produced and consumed. Wow! Every year, this number goes up. Stay tuned for this year’s update.
#3 It takes about 6 minutes to make one Peep
Before 1953, it took about 27 hours to make one peep. The process was not automated, and each chick was almost hand-crafted. After Sam Born bought the Rodda Candy Company, he automated the whole process.
#4 Peeps used to have wings
They were clipped in 1955 to give this dessert a sleeker and modern look.
#5 Peep’s eyes are made out of Carnauba wax!
Hei, it’s the edible wax which is non-toxic! Yes, it is used in such non-food items like shoe polish and car waxes. But don’t worry, it won’t bring harm to our bodies.
#6 There are Sugar FREE Peeps
This trend started when the food and candy industries realized that there are segments of population that need to be served their products just with minor modifications.
#7 There are Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Peeps
Chocolate lovers go zonkers about their favorite candy dipped and layered with chocolate.
#8 Peeps come in a variety of flavors
You can find Sweet Lemonade Peeps, Bubble Gum Peeps, Party Cake Peeps and even Mystery Chicks Peeps!
#9 Peeps are EVERYONE’S Most Favorite Non-Chocolate Easter Candy Ever!
How can you not love peeps? These days, you can find chocolate covered marshmallow peeps, candy and caramel adorned peeps, and peeps of different design and packaging. It’s a cool gift to give.
#10 Peeps are used for an immense number of recipes and crafts – like this one below!
Many Easter desserts cannot go without using marshmallow peeps in them. I use different peeps for Easter cupcakes ideas. My light desserts like this one during Spring are decorated with peeps chicks or bunnies. The decoration ideas for Easter are plentiful, and Peeps are an important part of our cultural celebration.
Put A Bit Of Candy Surprise Inside Peeps Cupcake!
Each Easter peeps cupcake can have its own candy trophy. I fill the hole inside the cupcake with M n’ M candy and cake candy decoration items.
Simple Design for Your Surprise Cupcakes
Creates A Wow Effect For Kids!
Marshmallow peeps are just the beginning of a sweet surprise. When a child or a grown-up bite into their Easter cupcake, their facial expressions can be unforgettable! Keep your camera ready to capture those precious moments and share them later.
Ingredients
- Yellow or White Cake Mix and ingredients required on box
- Vanilla Frosting
- Green Food Coloring
- Spring/Easter M&M’s
- Spring Sprinkles
- 2 dozen Peeps Chicks
Instructions
- Prepare cupcakes according to package directions
- Once cupcakes are cool, use a melon baller to scoop out a hole in the top of the cupcake
- Fill the whole with a mixture of M&M’s and sprinkles
- Use green food coloring to tint the vanilla frosting to your desired shade of green
- Frost cupcakes
- Top with Peeps Chick
- Eat and enjoy!
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21 thoughts on “Peeps Surprise Cupcake Recipe for Easter Desserts”
This is going to blow your mind, but I have NEVER had a Peep before! There are so many different kinds I should give it a try!
Krystal,
Let’s mark 2017 as your FIRST time EVER tasting one of the Yellow Peeps!
I had no idea the eyes were made of carnauba wax! I would have thought that would be harmful, good to know it isn’t.
Wow great ideas for easter!
Wow! I really like the idea! This is great for Easter. It looks yummy and delicious.
So many fun facts about Peeps! I would love to have seen them with wings!
How adorable! I have always been a big fan of Peeps, but never thought about adding them onto cupcakes. Thanks for the idea!
Those cupcakes are adorable. I can’t believe how many different flavors of Peeps now. It has been forever since I have had a Peep.
I love Peeps! I know so many people that just don’t like them though. I have very few people I know that enjoy them with me. Love your recipe here as well!
I’m always so shocked to see how many people love Peeps. I think they are disgusting but we buy them for my MIL. I love to see the various creations people make with them.
Those couldn’t be any cuter if they tried. The kids would love these for Easter. What a fabulous idea.
My kids are big Peeps fans and we consider them an Easter staple. I know they would get a kick out of these awesome cupcakes, especially once they discover the hidden surprise inside.
Those cupcakes are SO ADORABLE!
I think I saw a chocolate covered Peep once but they seem rare around here.
What cute cupcakes! My twin granddaughters would love the surprise inside the cupcakes.
I didn’t know this about peeps. I’m glad they make sugar free peeps though because I’m leading my kids in that direction.
My husband is a Peeps fanatic. He prefers the original, but won’t turn down the other holiday ones. Now a chocolate covered Peep? That I could sink my teeth into!!!!
Elizabeth,
My hubby is the same: loves, loves peeps! He gets several packages at the store just for himself.
Oh yes, I will be making these for my kids! I can hear them not screaming to help me in the kitchen and they love Peeps. This is so cool!
This is cool! I love that there’s a surprise middle. Peeps facts are fun! My mom and my daughter are obsessed so I was aware of all the mystery and non-mystery flavors. They’re really made a name for themselves! I even got my mom Peeps socks.
Everything about those cupcakes is awesome. You’ve got Peeps on top (my favorite Easter treat) and you even have candy in the middle. Boom!
Ahh! Those are so cute! I absolutely love these cupcakes. The color. The overall Easteriness of it all. The PEEPS! Woo hoo!