2 tsp butter
2-3 cups popped popcorn
1, 5-piece package of Peeps
1. Cook your popcorn. (I actually prefer to make stovetop popcorn - tastes so much better!). Remove any unpopped kernels. If you prefer the microwave kind, be sure to get the crispy white or tender white, NOT the buttered flavors, which just get soggy.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Swirl the pan to coat.
3. Add the Peeps and turn heat to medium, stirring until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is nice and smooth. Keep stirring while they are melting, or the sugar will scorch. (I have to tell you, if you love Peeps, this part might make you a little sad. It's kind of like watching the witch in the wizard of Oz - "I'm melllttting!")
4. Pour the melted mixtures over your popcorn and gently stir with a silicone spoon.
5. Dump the sticky popcorn out on waxed paper to cool. Be careful - the marshmallow gets very hot and can result in burned fingers! Not that I would know anything about that.
6. At this point you can spread the popcorn out to cool and then break into chunks, or form popcorn balls.
Break up into small chunks and mix up the colors for an adorable spring or Easter party snack!
Store any leftovers in an airtight container. If you actually have any leftover.
*The Peeps were provided from the Just Born company with the hopes that I would make something awesome and share it with you. And I just did! All content and opinions are 100% mine.
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3. Add the Peeps and turn heat to medium, stirring until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is nice and smooth. Keep stirring while they are melting, or the sugar will scorch. (I have to tell you, if you love Peeps, this part might make you a little sad. It's kind of like watching the witch in the wizard of Oz - "I'm melllttting!")
4. Pour the melted mixtures over your popcorn and gently stir with a silicone spoon.
5. Dump the sticky popcorn out on waxed paper to cool. Be careful - the marshmallow gets very hot and can result in burned fingers! Not that I would know anything about that.
6. At this point you can spread the popcorn out to cool and then break into chunks, or form popcorn balls.
Peeps come in so many pretty spring colors. I made several small batches for a colorful assortment. If you don't pop on the stove, like me, one bag of microwave popcorn yields around 12-14 cups of popped popcorn, and therefore five to seven batches of sticky, yummy, gooeyness.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container. If you actually have any leftover.
*The Peeps were provided from the Just Born company with the hopes that I would make something awesome and share it with you. And I just did! All content and opinions are 100% mine.
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Ohhh my daughter is going to go crazy for these! Cute idea Kristin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. It looks yummy too. Creative peeps popcorn Bessings to you!
ReplyDeleteThose poor peeps! But oh how delicious that popcorn looks!
ReplyDeleteOmgoodness! I'm so doing this with rice krispies! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! What a great idea. You are so stinking creative!
ReplyDeleteLovely idea. Popcorn looks so cute. I am sure it tastes heaven.
ReplyDeleteWe just shared this http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saving-Makes-Cents/297189896625 looks awesome!! Great job mama!
ReplyDeletedoes this work with stale peeps or only fresh?
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy idea! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I will have to make this when I get home from Afghanistan. I LOVE Peeps and popcorn. =)
ReplyDeletemmmm being from Oz had to look up what peeps were! Looks colourful but a bit worried
ReplyDeleteabout eating artificial colours though.
OMG! What a great idea! I love it! Would love it if you shared this & any other recipes at my Sweet & Savory Saturdays Link Party: http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com/2013/03/sweet-savory-saturdays-2.html. Hope to see you there!
ReplyDelete~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
OH YUMMO, I would have never thought of that! I found you linked up at Tatertots and Jello and I would love for you to share this at the party I am co-hosting this week, Raising Imperfection. Its open now!
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Beth @ The First Year Blog
I never realized you could melt down peeps even though it is so obvious - ha ha! I will have to remember this when I have a few extra boxes lying around the house after Easter. BTW - I have an iPad KIC Mount giveaway going on right now if you would like to come enter. http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2013/03/ipad-kic-mount-giveaway-and-review.html
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea! As I was reading I thought I heard the peeps (in the wicked witch's voice) saying "I'm mellllllting"! Happy Monday from the enchanted oven.
ReplyDeletexo,
Lisa
Anything that has to do with Peeps just makes me laugh! This is a cute idea! Have you ever put a Peep in the microwave? Fun to watch! LOL! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteNewest follower here! I found you through the blog hop. you have a super cute blog, I can't wait to read more!
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Can't wait to try this! Just recently discovered the insanely wonderful flavor of toasting Peeps in a fire, just like a regular marshmallow -- yumsters!! This has gotta be good....can't go wrong with Peeps!
ReplyDeletePeeplicious! Glad you linked this to our spring party! Will be pinning these!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Seriously. Shut. The. Front. Door.
ReplyDeleteWow sticky gooey sweet popcorn....my mouth is watering, I think I would add some dry roasted peanuts too, or any other favorite nut, the combos could be endless!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJeanne :)
Looks yummy. Kids definitely like this and this good idea for kids birthday party.
ReplyDeleteGreat and easy Idea!! Thank you Kristin :)
ReplyDeleteYummy recipe. Ended up changing it round to make it easier for me. I used a 2 qt.microwave safe bowl and melted the peeps in it for 1 1/2 min. Took them out stirred the peeps down and put them back in the microwave for another 1 minute. Then added popcorn to melted peeps. (Also did 2 tablespoons butter)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome idea! I wanted to let you know that I used your recipe(linked/credited) as a base for a bunny snack mix on my blog: http://seekingjunecleaver.blogspot.com/2013/03/peeps-bunny-treat-mix.html
ReplyDeleteI found you through Pinterest. Just made double batches of green, pink and yellow for a Egg Hunt/get-together tomorrow. Turned out great! My daughter's Birthday party is next weekend, so will definitely be buying more Peeps at post-Easter prices to make more. I think I'll add a drop or 2 of food coloring to the marshmallow mixture for bolder colors for the party.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying this recipe right now. I made purple tonight, but bought several different colors the day after Easter.
ReplyDeleteThis is super duper going to make this over the week-end going to repin this as well.
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