I have to admit, I’m really having a fun time creating different treats for Peeps Week. Today’s treat is Peeps Rice Krispies Treats. These are super quick and easy, and a great treat to let the kids help with. Here’s what you need…
You could certainly make your own Rice Krispies treats, but I went with the pre-made version to keep this quick and simple. You’ll want to have Rice Krispies treats, melting chocolate, Peeps and then whatever you want to use to decorate with. We used a variety of sprinkles and coconut for ours. You can also use popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks if you like.
The first thing I did was cut my peeps in half. You certainly don’t have to do this, but I think it worked out well.
They do get a bit smooshed, but within a few minutes they sort of puff back up to their regular shape.
After you have your Peeps ready, prepare your melting chocolate according to the directions on your package. Also, if you would like to use some green coconut as grass, I found the best way to color my coconut was to put a bit of food coloring into a plastic container with my coconut and then shake well.
You will than spoon a coating of chocolate on top of your Rice Krispy treat.
After that, apply your Peep. My daughter selected a chicky Peep…
I opted for a bunny Peep…
And then add your sprinkles or coconut…
My girl added a few Robin’s Egg candies and extra sprinkles to complete hers…
Aww, look how cute hers turned out…
By adding a few sticks to your treats, you’ve created Peeps Rice Krispies Treat Pops.
So quick and so CUTE!
And we can’t forget about our cute little Peeps chicks…
One more look at the pops version…
Love them! My daughter had a great time making these, and the whole project took less then 30 minutes.
Heather L. says
Oh my, I love these!!! SO cute!
Christi says
Thanks Heather!
jen @ tatertots and jello says
So cute!! My kids would love those!
I shared them on my TT&J FB page and linked to you 🙂
xoxo
Jen
Christi says
Thank you so much Jen – I’m a huge fan of your AMAZING site! 🙂
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says
These are so adorable! It’s a perfect easy treat to make with my kids at school too. 🙂
Flavia says
WOW…this blog is GREAT!!!ciao from Italy, Flavia
Katie @ This Chick Cooks says
I am featuring your peepstoday. Thanks so much for sharing. I know that all my readers are going to love them! They are too cute!
Katie
Sweet Craft Cakes says
These are so stinkin adorable please share at out Sweet Links Party
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Jen K says
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Ashley @ Simply Designing says
Oh this is too funny!! I just found your blog right now…and am scrolling through…I am mid-baking for my own Peep Week I am hosting next week! Great minds, huh? 🙂 I have up been up to my ears in peeps and I love them!
I am your newest follower.
Ashley
http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Christine @ Pure Joy Events says
I’m doing a month long series on Easter/Spring party tutorials and would love to feature this tutorial on http://www.purejoyeventsblog.com/.
Christi says
Thanks so much everyone. I’m loving coming up with Peeps treats – just so colorful and fun. My daughter is already asking what holiday we will do these for next. Thinking cap on! 🙂