The temperatures are rising, slowly but surely, and Easter is almost here. When most people think Easter candy, it’s all about the chocolate, like Reese’s peanut butter bunny. When we think about Easter, though, there’s only one thing on our minds: sugar-encrusted, marshmallowy Peeps.
Last year, nine new Peeps flavors hit the shelf to fill up our Easter baskets. This year, five more flavors are joining the roster.
Where to Buy the New Peeps Flavors
Sweeten up your season with all the new Peeps flavors, ranging from sweet to spicy. (Yup, there are spicy Peeps now!) We hope you’re ready for a hunt, because not all of these Peeps are available everywhere.
Here’s what to look for this Easter:
Root Beer Float Peeps
Hot Tamales Peeps
- You can only find Hot Tamales Peeps ($1.50) at Kroger stores. Add to your next order for grocery pick-up or delivery!
Chocolate Pudding Peeps
Froot Loops Peeps
Raspberry Delights
We had the privilege of trying each flavor, and we can confirm they all taste just like their counterparts. Hot Tamales Peeps are a soft, cinnamony twist on Hot Tamales candy, and Froot Loops Peeps taste exactly like a bowl of cereal. Plus, the Froot Loops Peeps come on a stick for easy snacking.
Have Peeps for breakfast this Easter with Peeps pancake skillets and, of course, Peeps cereal.
The Best Returning Peeps Flavors
Peeps is also bringing back flavors from years past, including Blue Raspberry and Cotton Candy. Here’s a partial list:
- Blue Raspberry Peeps
- Cotton Candy Peeps
- Fruit Punch Peeps
- Party Cake Peeps
- Sour Watermelon Peeps
- Coconut Delights
- Chocolate Caramel Delights
- Strawberry Delights
You can also find classic Peeps in a much smaller size. Egg Hunt Peeps ($6), are available in a 24-pack at Walmart. They’re just the right size to squeeze into plastic eggs for a backyard egg hunt.
Crafty Desserts to Make with Easter Candy
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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I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear just as fast. —Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana
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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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In this delectable dessert, a luscious cake layer nestles rich mousse and chocolate "twigs." Your guests won't be able to get enough of this unique Easter nest cake recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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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 chocolate and peanut butter dessert, it quickly became my all-time favorite. It's a cinch to whip together because it doesn't require any baking. My family loves thie chocolate peanut butter cup lasagna! —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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I love chocolate, caramel and hazelnuts so I came up with a recipe that has all three. If you don't have a food processor, place crust ingredients in a zip-top freezer bag and smash with a rolling pin. —Debbie Anderson, Mount Angel, Oregon
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These rich chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel like you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Make it modern with an over-the-top garnish like skewered doughnut holes, chocolate-dipped cookies or fluffernutter sandwich squares. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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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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