When it comes to Peeps, you either love ’em or you…don’t. Some people can’t get enough of these sugar-coated, marshmallowy critters, and some can’t stand them at all, but no one can deny Peeps are an absolute Easter staple. For those of you who like them, rejoice! Just like last year, six new flavors are hitting shelves for Easter.
This Year’s New Flavors
Don’t love sweet? Don’t worry! Peeps has catered to every taste bud this year. Blue Raspberry brings that sour punch while Root Beer Float satisfies all the cravings of the soda lover. The flavors are an unconventional split from the standard marshmallow treats we’re used to, but this isn’t the first time Peeps has deviated from the norm (like when they dropped their new breakfast cereal).
Here’s the full list of this year’s all-new Easter goodies:
- Blue Raspberry
- Root Beer Float
- Vanilla Crème Delights
- Strawberry Delights
- Coconut Delights
- Chocolate Caramel Swirl Filled Delights
What Are Delights?
It looks like Blue Raspberry and Root Beer Float pretty much align with the traditional sugar-encrusted Peeps formula, but the Delights are another story. Dipped in different, decadent fudgy flavors, they’re a real treat for any fan. Filled Delights, like the Chocolate Caramel Swirl, are both dipped in chocolate and stuffed to the brim with a tasty caramel filling.
Even if you’re not crazy about Peeps, any of these colorful cuties would look great as part of your Easter table centerpiece.
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Here’s Where to Get Yours
To get your hands on a couple packages of these unique Peeps, you’ll have to skip your usual grocery store. The new flavors are available exclusively at Target. You can already buy some of them (here’s where to find Chocolate Caramel Swirl and Vanilla Crème), but others haven’t made it to the shelf just yet. Finding the Peeps will be like a real-life Easter egg hunt!
Use Your Peeps in a Clever Easter Dessert
The inspiration for this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower. The yellow peeps make eye-catching flower petals, and I carefully placed chocolate chips in a circular pattern to resemble the seeds in the middle of a sunflower. This cake is easy, but looks quite impressive. —Bethany Eledge, Cleveland, Tennessee
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Homemade Easter candy really doesn't get easier than this. It's so simple—all you need are three ingredients, a microwave and a pan! —Mavis Dement, Marcus, Iowa
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This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these. —Jessica Boivin, Nekoosa, Wisconsin
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It's a family tradition for my grandmother and me to make these colorful cookies every year for the holidays. —Cheyenne Fink, Pleasantville, Pennsylvania
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Inspired by the traditional carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," our Test Kitchen staff created these cute chocolate nests. With jelly bean eggs, they would make fun treats for Easter, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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This rich, tempting, peanut butter brownie trifle feeds a crowd and features the ever-popular combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Try this dessert for your next get-together. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
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My mother and I would make these when I was growing up, and I had just as much fun sharing the same experience with my own children when they were young. —Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas
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I said I'd bring dessert to a holiday party and tried this recipe. I'm sure you'll agree it tastes as luscious as it looks! —Dawn Lowenstein, Hatboro, Pennsylvania
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Of all the recipes in my repertoire, I knew my Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies would have the best shot of winning. But really, when your cookies feature Oreos, candy bars and all the other goodies that go into a sweet treat, you’re nearly guaranteed to turn out a winner. —Jeff King, Duluth, Minnesota
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Two kinds of candy bars baked into these brownies make them an extra special treat. —Sharon Evans, Clear Lake, Iowa
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These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! —Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa
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I'm a busy schoolteacher and pastor's wife. I wouldn't dare show my face at a church dinner or bake sale without these tempting peanut butter treats. They're quick, easy to make and always a hit. —Kristi Tackett, Banner, Kentucky
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The desserts of my dreams have both chocolate and peanut butter. So, when I came up with this rich treat, it quickly became my all-time favorite. It's a cinch to whip together because it doesn't require any baking. —Debbie Price, LaRue, Ohio
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Create a sweet house for your favorite Easter basket treat. Use pastel candies to decorate the roof and nest. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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When I was a kid, my mom made an ice cream dessert topped with gummy worms. I’ve riffed on it with carrots made out of frosting. —Karen Enns, Kamloops, British Columbia
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My family constantly requests this cake is constantly. I don't mind making it because it's surprisingly low-cal. And its yellow and orange toppings make it the perfect dessert for a Halloween party. —Eileen Travis, Ukiah, California
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This no-bake snack mix is a real treat for kids, and you can easily increase the amount to fit your needs. Place it in individual plastic bags or pour some into colored ice cream cones and cover with plastic wrap for a fun presentation. —Kara De la Vega, Santa Rosa, California.
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