Take a Break with Peeps

For at least eight years, my friends and family have done some interesting things with marshmallow Peeps. On Easter, we have a “Peep A Pault” contest, where we see who can make a device that tosses the yellow chicks the farthest. My husband has a knack for winning this competition. One year he took a helium balloon, attached a tiny basket, inserted the peep as the balloonist and set it sailing. We never did see where it landed. People have made catapults, and peep cannons as well as strapped them to the backs of bottle rockets and inserted them into tennis balls, which were then launched with another device.

We’ve had Peep eating contests-very gross so don’t recommend it. Peep toss (who could throw one the farthest) and last year, my husband and I went out well after dark and “peeped” houses. I made a variety of strange wreaths and ornaments out of peeps, which we hung on friends’ doors, placed in their mailboxes and strung on their house. One friend had her niece and nephew visiting for Easter. They were convinced that the Easter bunny had visited.

This year, we’re working on “Put Put Peep,” a miniature golf course with peeps. I’m not giving any details away until after Easter.

So some suggestions for Peep Novelties:

Make Peepshi (Peeps as Sushi): Think Rice Krispie Treats, fruit leather and beheaded peeps

Peep Pelting: Make marshmallow blow pipes (cut PVC piping (inner diameter 1/2 inch) in 12 inch lengths). Use miniature marshmallows as ammo. Line up peeps as targets. Insert ammo and see how many Peeps you can knock down.

Peep S’mores: Use a peep for the marshmallow in the graham cracker, marshmallow and chocolate camp trip. You can “warm” the peep in the microwave. It only takes a few seconds.

Peepsicles: Stick a lollipop stick in the peep, dip in chocolate, dry and serve.

Sunflower cake with Peeps: Make a layered cake and ice with chocolate frosting. Place yellow peeps around the rim of the cake top and place chocolate kisses in the middle.

Ten Fun Facts About Peeps

If Peeps aren’t that appealing to you, check out previous Easter Take a Breaks.

Decorate Eggs

Make an Easter Basket/Remembering Anderson/Roosevelt

Make a Ribbon Wreath

Jellybean Projects

Reusing/Recycling Easter Candy