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Marshmallow Peeps dessert
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Recipe of the week: Toasted Peeps S’mores Dip
15 min • 5 ingredients • No oven needed
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We’re the family obsessed with marshmallow happiness.

Cookingwithpeeps.com started in a tiny Ohio kitchen with a bag of yellow Peeps and a dare: can you actually cook with these? Nine Easters later — yes, you can. Spectacularly.

  • 🐣 Tested 3x minimum. Every recipe is baked, toasted and taste-tested by kids + adults.
  • 📸 Step-by-step photos. No guesswork — see exactly when marshmallow turns golden.
  • 💛 5-ingredient promise. 80% of recipes need 5 ingredients or less.
  • 🌱 Options for everyone. Gluten-free, dairy-free and dye-free swaps included.
What we cook

Three ways to play with Peeps

From 15-minute snacks to showstopper Easter centerpieces — pick your craving.

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Marshmallow Desserts

S’mores dip, Peeps brownies, trifles, fudge & milkshakes. 68 recipes.

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How we cook

Marshmallow science, made simple

01

Toast, don’t burn

Broil 30-60 seconds, watch like a hawk. Peeps go from golden to charcoal in 10 seconds. We show the exact color.

02

Melt low & slow

Microwave in 15-sec bursts with a splash of butter. Stir, rest, repeat for silky marshmallow without rubber.

03

Decorate last

Peeps are decor + flavor. Add them in the final 5 minutes so ears stay perky and colors stay bright.

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Questions?
We got you.

Everything about baking, melting and storing Peeps like a pro.

Baking
Can you really bake with Peeps? ＋
Yes! They’re just marshmallow + sugar. They toast beautifully on brownies, melt into fudge, and make the cutest cake toppers. Avoid overbaking — add them in the last 5 minutes.
How do I melt Peeps without making rubber? ＋
Low heat + fat. Microwave with 1 tsp butter per 4 Peeps in 15-second bursts, stirring each time. Or melt on stovetop on low with a splash of milk.
Are Peeps gluten-free? ＋
Most classic Peeps are gluten-free, but always check the label — seasonal varieties differ. We mark every recipe with GF/DF swaps.
How long do Peeps desserts keep? ＋
Best fresh within 2 days. Store airtight at room temp. Don’t refrigerate marshmallow treats — they harden. Freeze brownies up to 1 month, decorate after thawing.
Do you have dye-free options? ＋
Yes! Look for the “dye-free” tag. White vanilla Peeps + natural sprinkles work for almost every recipe.
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