Treat the little peeps in your life to some eye-catching Easter goodies made with marshmallow PEEPS. From tiny rabbits racing in cars to little chicks swimming and splashing, these sweet snacks are completely edible and totally adorable. They're also simple enough to make that the kids can hop into the kitchen and join in the fun. Make one or all, and your Easter table is sure to be full of charm and delight.
Racing Rabbits
Things You’ll Need
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Bunny PEEPS
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Twinkies
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White icing
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Pretzels
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Mini Oreos
Step 1
Cut a rectangle in the Twinkie that's the same size as the bunny PEEP. You want to cut about two thirds of the way through the Twinkie, but not all the way through.
Step 2
Pipe white icing inside the rectangle to act as "glue," and then place the bunny so that it's nestled securely inside.
Step 3
Slide a pretzel in front of the bunny to act as the "steering wheel."
Step 4
Break apart two mini Oreos so that you have four "wheels" and use icing to attach them to the sides of the Twinkie.
Swimming Chicks
Things You’ll Need
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Chick PEEPS
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Blue Jell-O, 2 packets
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Small clear cups or glasses
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Whipped cream
Step 1
Add 2 packets of blue Jell-O to a bowl, and stir in 2 cups of boiling water until combined.
Step 2
Add 2 cups of cold water to the Jell-O and stir until combined.
Step 3
Pour the Jell-O into clear cups or glasses so that they're each about halfway full. Refrigerate for 4 hours until firm.
Step 4
Top the Jell-O with whipped cream and place a chick PEEP on top.
Skateboarding Bunnies
Things You’ll Need
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Bunny PEEPS
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Mini jelly beans
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Mini marshmallows
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White icing
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Vienna Fingers
Step 1
Slice mini jelly beans in half and stick them inside mini marshmallows to act as "hubcaps" for the wheels. I didn't find it necessary, but if needed, you can use white icing to get the jelly beans to stay put.
Step 2
Use white icing to attach the four "wheels" to a Vienna Finger cookie, which will serve as the skateboard. Let the icing dry completely.
Step 3
Flip the "skateboard" over and attach the bunny on top with white icing. Use a generous amount of icing in front and behind the bunny to ensure it doesn't topple over.
Bird Houses
Things You’ll Need
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Chick PEEPS
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Graham crackers
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White icing
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Shredded coconut
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Green food coloring
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Mini jelly beans
Step 1
Break three graham crackers in half and place one of the halves on a plate. Pipe white icing around three sides of the cracker.
Step 2
Attach three cracker halves to serve as the back and sides of the house, using icing to adhere them to the bottom cracker and to each other. Let the icing dry completely before attaching the roof, as it will be more stable and easy to assemble.
Step 3
Pipe icing along the top of the house and attach two cracker halves to serve as the roof. Allow the icing to dry.
Step 4
While the icing is drying, add 5 drops of green food coloring to 3/4 cup of shredded coconut and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 5
Spoon "grass" inside the birdhouse and place a chick PEEP inside. Garnish with jelly bean "eggs" laid on the grass.
