When it comes to Peeps, you either can’t get enough or one is just too much. No matter your opinion, we can all agree Peeps are a holiday staple, serving up the best new flavors every Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more. (Just make sure you’re not putting Peeps in the microwave.)
Unfortunately for all you Peeps lovers, the sugar-coated marshmallow delights won’t be around to wrap up 2020.
Is There a Peeps Shortage?
According to Just Born and foodie Instagrammer @JunkFoodMom, Peeps won’t be making their seasonal debut for Halloween and Christmas this year. Why is that? In March, a handful of news outlets reported a decrease in Peeps production this year since facilities shut down due to COVID-19 risk. While there were enough to carry us through Easter, not enough Peeps were produced to cover Halloween and Christmas.
That means we won’t be seeing classic ghosts, black cats or gingerbread men in stores until 2021’s holiday season. According to @JunkFoodMom, this will be the first year Halloween Peeps have been unavailable since 1958.
It’s not all bad news, though! Your favorite Peeps are projected to return next year for the 2021 Easter season. Still, we’ll be missing a festive Peep in our homemade hot cocoa come Christmastime.
There Are Other Ways to Get Your Fix
If you’re still mourning the loss of your Halloween and Christmas Peeps, have no fear! You can find some of the regular Peeps in stock on Walmart’s website. While these may not be the festive shapes we’re used to, they’re the same general flavor—and Peeps have a shelf life of two years, so you can still safely indulge in last year’s finds.
We’re going to miss Peeps this Halloween and Christmas, but we can’t wait for Easter of 2021! (Maybe they’ll even bring back Peeps jelly beans…)
Marshmallow Ghosts
Kids of all ages can help prepare these easy-to-make treats. With just three ingredients that I often keep on hand, they can be put together at a moment's notice.—Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Sweet 'n' Spicy Halloween Munch
Kids of all ages love the sweet and salty blend in this fast-to-fix snack mix. —Shana Reiley, Theresa, New York
Mini Pretzel Pumpkins
Folks are sure to share some tricks in order to get some of these pleasing pumpkin-shaped treats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Halloween Candy Bark
My kids and I wanted to make a treat using the beautiful colors of fall and some candy that's special for Halloween. Let the kids customize by using their favorite candies and cookies.—Peggie Brott, Carthage, New York
Browned Butter Cereal Bars
Crispy rice treats were one of the first recipes I ever made as a kid. For this version, I wanted to make something similar but more special. Friends and family think using Cap'n Crunch and browned butter is genius, but I just call them delicious.—Kelly Krauss, Lebanon, New Jersey
Spider Nest Candies
These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Caramel Cashew Cake Pops
Nothing beats the pairing of buttery caramel and rich cashews; add it to a chocolaty cake pop and you have one irresistible little treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
White Fright Cake
Fresh or frozen raspberries folded into a thick strawberry glaze turn a boxed white cake mix into a sinister delight. My husband is not a fan of chocolate, so this is a great treat for him. —Cynthia Ford, Powder Springs, Georgia
Gourmet Caramel Apples
These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the treats you can't wait to make each year. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Candy Corn Ice Cream Sandwiches
Get a head start on these sandwich cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're ready, just slice and bake the tricolor treats, then spread with ice cream, assemble and freeze. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Caramel Corn Treats
A funky-fun twist on traditional Rice Krispie squares, these are a cinch to make and will delight the kiddies.—Cathy Tang, Redmond, Washington
"Boo"-rrific Kisses
The Taste of Home Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15 calories, each little treat can be enjoyed guilt-free! —Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas
Halloween Chocolate Cookie Pops
Our children look forward to making these cute cookies each year. They've become experts at making silly faces with little candies.
Ghostly Cupcake Cones
Top peanut buttery cupcakes with your favorite frosting and spirited faces to make these frightfully ghostly treats. They’ll vanish into thin air before you know it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
My kids start begging me for these cakelike sandwich cookies as soon as autumn arrives. I haven't met a person yet who doesn't like these fun treats. —Deb Stuber, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
Friends and family are always happy to receive these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls. I love making them as well as eating them! —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Banana Ghosts and Berry Ghouls
Dipped bananas and berries on a stick are as fun to make as they are to eat, especially when they become little ghosts and ghouls. —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
Martian Marshmallows
Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Jack-o'-Lantern Pops
As soon as they see these pumpkin pops, your little ghouls’ and goblins’ faces will light right up. —Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio
Choco Owls
You'll have a blast making Choco Owls to add to a Halloween treat platter. —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
Halloween Party Cutout Cookies
I've been making these Halloween cookies for about 40 years—first for my children and now my grandchildren and all their friends, too. I make about 20 trays a year to give away to trick-or-treaters. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Goblin Chewies
These light, crispy cookies are packed with fun ingredients perfect for Halloween. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri
Halloween Witch Hats
Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Brownie Spiders
I'm absolutely petrified of real spiders. But I can make an exception for these cute ones made from chocolate. They make perfect Halloween treats. —Ali Ebright, Kansas City, Missouri
Halloween Pretzel Treats
Sweet and salty snack sticks: What's not to love? An added bonus—these treats can easily be customized for any holiday. —Taste of Home Test KitchenThe post Here’s Why You Won’t Find Peeps in Stores This Year appeared first on Taste of Home.
Laurie Dixon