Chocolate-Dipped Peeps

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Elizabeth LaBau
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Elizabeth LaBau
A professional pastry chef, cookbook author, and writer, Elizabeth LaBau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making.
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Updated on 01/17/22
Chocolate-Dipped Peeps

Elizabeth LaBau
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 3 mins
Total: 23 mins
Servings: 15 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
109 Calories
5g Fat
16g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 15
Amount per serving
Calories 109
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 57mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

How can you improve on marshmallow Peeps? By adding chocolate, of course! These chocolate-dipped Peeps are adorable and so easy to make. Whip them up for a quick Easter treat or make them with little ones to give as gifts.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chocolate candy coating

  • 15 marshmallow Peeps

  • Assorted sprinkles, for garnish, optional

  • Nuts, or coconut flakes, for garnish, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment or waxed paper.

  2. Melt the chocolate candy coating in a medium bowl in the microwave. Stir after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Stir until the coating is melted and smooth.

  3. Holding a Peep by the head, dip the bottom in the chocolate, covering about 1/2-inch of the bottom of the Peep with chocolate. Let the excess drip back into the bowl before carefully placing it on the baking sheet.

  4. If you want to add sprinkles, nuts, or other decorations, sprinkle them on the Peep while the chocolate is still wet. Repeat until all of the Peeps are decorated. 

  5. Place the tray in the refrigerator to set the chocolate for 10 minutes.

Tips

  • Store chocolate-dipped Peeps in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These are best within a few days of when they're made, because the Peeps will get chewier the longer they're exposed to air.
  • If you're one of those people who enjoy slightly stale Peeps, then these can be kept for weeks.