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Peeps Popcorn is a delightful Easter treat that’s easy to make and a nice variation from your typical popcorn balls you usually only see in the fall.
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Marshmallow Popcorn Made with Peeps
I think we’ve established by now that I love Peeps. I mean, you’ve seen my Easter Rice Krispie Treats made with marshmallow Peeps, right?
So when I was challenged with making something other than S’Mores with them, I happily accepted.
How to Make Peeps Popcorn
- Start by cooking 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.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add the Peeps. Stir them until they 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!”
- Pour the melted mixtures over your popcorn and gently stir with a silicone spoon.
- Pour 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. Spread the popcorn out to cool and then break into chunks, or form popcorn balls.
Sharing and Storing
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.
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.
More Easter Treats
- Layered Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
- Peeps Easter Gift Idea with Free Printables
- Starbucks Copycat Lemon Loaf
- Easy Carrot Cake Mix Cookies
Peeps Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon butter
- 2-3 cups popped popcorn
- 1, 5- piece package of Peeps
Instructions
- 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.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Swirl the pan to coat.
- 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.
- Pour the melted mixtures over your popcorn and gently stir with a silicone spoon.
- Dump the sticky popcorn out on waxed paper to cool. Be careful – the marshmallow gets very hot and can result in burned fingers!
- Spread the popcorn out to cool and then break into chunks, or form popcorn balls.
Seriously. Shut. The. Front. Door.
Peeplicious! Glad you linked this to our spring party! Will be pinning these!
Kelly
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!
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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
Such 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.
xo,
Lisa
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
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!
Here is the direct link: http://wp.me/p2Gh6y-kO
Beth @ The First Year Blog
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!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
mmmm being from Oz had to look up what peeps were! Looks colourful but a bit worried
about eating artificial colours though.
I love this idea! I will have to make this when I get home from Afghanistan. I LOVE Peeps and popcorn. =)
What a yummy idea! Thank you for sharing!
does this work with stale peeps or only fresh?
Lovely idea. Popcorn looks so cute. I am sure it tastes heaven.
We just shared this http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saving-Makes-Cents/297189896625 looks awesome!! Great job mama!
Omgoodness! I’m so doing this with rice krispies! Great idea!
How fun!! What a great idea. You are so stinking creative!
Those poor peeps! But oh how delicious that popcorn looks!
What a cute idea. It looks yummy too. Creative peeps popcorn Bessings to you!
Ohhh my daughter is going to go crazy for these! Cute idea Kristin!