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The best thing about Easter as a kid was the numerous packages of pastel sugar-coated marshmallow goodness that arrived in our baskets without fail. Peeps are an Easter candy tradition, so they obviously deserve a place on your table this year.
You're already going to wow the family with Easter brunch, so why not use up your Easter basket bounty with some colorful Peeps recipes for a dessert? These 11 sweet Peeps recipes are chocolatey, gooey and crispy (there may even be an Easter cocktail involved!), and they're absolutely perfect for fueling your post-Easter feast sweet tooth.
Scroll on for the 11 best Peeps recipes to make with your leftover Easter candy!
Brit + Co
Peeps Skillet Dip
If you know someone who doesn't always go for Peeps, make this for them and they'll definitely be a convert. It's such a fun way to get everyone around the table together. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Peeps Rice Krispies Eggs
Taking the time to mold your Rice Krispies in plastic eggs is well worth the extra time. When a Peeps recipe is this easy, there's no reason not to take the cute factor up a notch. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Peeps S'mores
These s'mores sandwiches are one of the cutest Peeps recipes we've ever seen. Dip the graham crackers in chocolate and sprinkles to up the festive vibes even more. (via Brit + Co)
Love from the Oven
Peeps Rice Krispies Treats
Pre-packaged Rice Krispies treats make quick work of these candy-coated pops. Slice your Peeps in half lengthwise so you can see them on both sides. (via Love from the Oven)
The Semisweet Sisters
Peeps Sunflower Brownies
There's absolutely no way you could be unhappy looking at a sunflower-shaped Peeps brownie skillet. You can arrange your yellow Peeps as shown or upside down, if you prefer. Varying the size of the chocolate chips in the middle gives the effect of real sunflower seeds. Adorable! (via The Semisweet Sisters)
Baking Beauty
Peeps Pizza
Attention marshmallow lovers! This dessert pizza has marshmallows in the pizza crust as well as a marshmallow frosting on top. Of course, it's decorated with marshmallow Peeps, too. (via Baking Beauty)
Sew You Think You Can Cook
Marshmallow Peeps Lemon Drops Martini
It may seem counterintuitive, but this drink with a Peeps chick floating in it is for adults only. Peeps-infused vodka is the star of this unique martini recipe. You'll definitely want to keep some on-hand from here on out. (via Sew You Think You Can Cook)
Kathryn's Kitchen
Easter Peeps Cake
If you want a true sugar overload from this year's Peeps recipes, opt for this sweet cake. It's covered in the marshmallow treats for a colorful, Instagram-worthy effect. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)
Southern Fatty
Peeps Monster Cookies
These giant flourless cookies are packed with peanut butter and candy—pretty much what dreams are made of! Stick two cookies together with warm Peeps in the middle, and all of your cookie s'mores dreams will come true. (via Southern Fatty)
Knead to Cook
Easter Peeps Cookie Butter Cups
These Peeps may think they just got stuck in a mud puddle, but really, it's just some chocolate and creamy cookie butter. They also don't know they're about to be devoured. Yum. (via Knead to Cook)
Half Baked Harvest
6-Layer Coconut Covered Chocolate Peeps Cake
Chocolate and coconut go so well together, and only get better when you pop some Peeps on top of your creation. Dessert, anyone? (via Half Baked Harvest)
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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.
