Can you believe trick-or-treat season is upon us? Neither can we! But we’re so excited because Peeps just announced four Halloween marshmallows that will be launching (or re-launching) soon.
Whether you love ’em or would prefer other treats like this in your candy bag, the sugar-coated marshmallows are a classic all-American confection. Let’s see what Halloween Peeps are in store.
The Halloween Peeps Lineup for 2019
Marshmallow Pumpkins
The classic jack-o’-lantern-shaped are back! Find the orange-sugared marshmallows in packs of 24. Prefer the flavor of actual pumpkin? These recipes are perfect for Halloween.
Marshmallow Spooky Cats
These sweet felines—complete with eyes, noses and whiskers—are covered in deep purple sugar. Don’t worry about being cursed with bad luck if one of these crosses your path, though. The cats can be purchased in packs of 12.
Marshmallow Monsters
The bright green gems resemble Frankenstein’s monster, featuring a forehead scar and a kind, un-scary face. You can get ’em in 9-packs to share or devour alone. They’re the perfect addition to a monster-themed Halloween party.
Marshmallow Ghosts
These haunting spirit-shaped characters are the friendly kind. They will be available in packs of 9. Boo! Pair with other ghostly treats.
When and Where to Find Them
The seasonal Peeps will hit retailers nationwide sometime in late summer or early fall. Expect to see Halloween Peeps when other Halloween candy, costumes and decor fills the aisles.
What Can I Do with Halloween Peeps?
The Peeps aren’t individually wrapped, so you probably won’t be able to hand them out to trick-or-treaters. But Peeps can be used in a variety of quick and simple dessert recipes. To name a few:
- Brew up a batch of Ghostly Hot Cocoa for chilly fall nights.
- S’mores. Enough said!
- Dip the Peeps in melted chocolate and let cool for an extra sweet treat. (Bonus: Place them on a skewer to make a fun lollipop or kabob.)
- Make colorful Halloween cereal treats.
The Peeps will also look good on the table as part of your festive Halloween holiday decor!
Use Your Peeps to Top a Spooktacular Cupcake
Even my adult children love these Halloween cupcakes! We serve them every year at our pumpkin-carving party. You can also make them with the fudge stripes on their wings facing up for variety. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
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All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use store-bought frosting to keep prep simple.. —Beverly Nowling, Bristol, Florida
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Take these extra-special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they're the perfect mix of two fall-favorite treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
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For your Halloween party, these cupcakes are sure to impress all of your guests. They will disappear as soon as you set them out! —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
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I make these flavorful pumpkin cupcakes each Halloween, but they're wonderful year-round. —Amber Butzer, Gladstone, Oregon
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My oldest son asks me to make these cupcakes every year for his class Halloween party. I always get compliments about how tasty and cute these treats are. —Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona
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I begged my aunt for this recipe when I was 16 years old, and it's still my very favorite. The silly monster eyes give these devilish cupcakes some Halloween fun! They are always on my husband's short list for special desserts. —Dawn Koestner, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract in place of vanilla. —Helen Hassler, Denver, Pennsylvania
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These cupcakes are sure to impress the guests at your Halloween party. They will disappear soon after you set them out!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Rich chocolaty cupcakes include a cream cheese surprise. Get kids in on the fun by letting them help decorate. ‐Mrs. Walter Jacobson, Ashland, Ohio
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This is a wonderful recipe I discovered and changed a bit to suit my taste. I love the flavor of pumpkin and the cinnamon makes ordinary cream cheese frosting extra special. When I made a batch for my husband to take to work, he said they disappeared in record time. —Debbie Wiggins, Longmont, Colorado
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Spooky Spider Cupcakes are creepy—and easy! Make a chocolate cupcake into a spider by adding a half-marshmallow "body" under the frosting, licorice legs and mini M&M eyes. Add chocolate sprinkles for a "hairy" effect. —Darla Wester, Meriden, Iowa
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Miniature leaf-shaped cookie cutters make it easy to create this autumn leaves scene atop any one of your favorite cupcake recipes. —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
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Hoot hoot! Party guests will be "eyeing up" these treats long before you serve dessert! They make a lasting impression and only require six ingredients to make. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Here's a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your family any time of the year. —Ali Johnson, Petersburg, Pennsylvania
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If a black cat crosses your path, we hope it's one of these cute chocolaty creations. This time-saving recipe relies on a boxed cake mix and a can of prepared frosting jazzed up with simple cookie and candy decorations. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Don't be jealous! Just about anyone can make this cute green guy with a little frosting, candy and imagination. —Karen Tack, Riverside, Connecticut
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Carve out a little time to decorate these Halloween pumpkins with Jack-'o-lantern faces. They're a fun treat to make and share!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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These little pumpkin cupcakes are capped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with a homemade salted caramel sauce. I like to make the caramel sauce in advance and keep it in the fridge till dessert. —Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin
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Look out! This crazy cupcake only has eyes for you. Don't worry though, he's delicious! —Karen Tack, Riverside, Connecticut
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With chocolate bodies and licorice legs, these cute spiders on cobwebs will "catch" attention fast! They're easy to scare up, too—our home economists simply put a Halloween spin on cupcakes they baked from a purchased mix.
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