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.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
So so funny! My son and I made this exact same thing this week!! lol You and I are so much alike in our kitchens :)Yours are beautiful and so very festive!! -K
Vicki @ WITK says
Such a cute idea and so kid friendly! These would make the perfect Easter treat!
lauren says
What a fabulous idea for kids. LOVE IT!!!!
natalie (the sweets life) says
ahhh these make me smile! 🙂
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
These are SO cute! I remember getting peeps from my grandparents every year at Easter. To be honest, I hated the taste of them but I thought they were so pretty.
Jennifer says
Genius!!! I love it! Think I’ll make some!
(coming from the Made by You Mondays linky)
And I’m a new follower!!
Erin @ Making Memories says
How totally cute are those?!?!?
Jess @ littlegirlbigappetite.com says
cute project!!!
Katie @ This Chick Cooks says
Those Peeps pops are such a great idea! They are adorable.
MyKidsMake says
these are a really cute idea!! what a fun spin on the rice crispy treat…and anything with a Peep added on is instantly fantastic in my kids mind!!!
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! 🙂
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/.
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
www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Jen K says
Hi! love this!!! new follower! please come by my blog
http://dealmommyblog.com/
Sweet Craft Cakes says
These are so stinkin adorable please share at out Sweet Links Party
http://sweetcraftcakes.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-links-party-no-11.html
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
Flavia says
WOW…this blog is GREAT!!!ciao from Italy, Flavia
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says
These are so adorable! It’s a perfect easy treat to make with my kids at school too. 🙂
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! 🙂
Heather L. says
Oh my, I love these!!! SO cute!
Christi says
Thanks Heather!
michelle says
i <3 peeps! and love the creative stuff you did with them!!!
Caroline says
Loving this cute treat! Just wondering, you say to melt the chocolate according to the package- are there directions on the back of the Peeps? How much of each ingredient is used? Thanks!
Christi says
Caroline – there should be directions on the back of whichever melting chocolate you buy (not on the Peeps). I like Wiltons, which can usually be easily found at Michaels, Hobby Lobby or Walmart, or there are a number of good bark type melting chocolates that are usually on the baking isle at the grocery store. As to amounts, I’m very unscientific – I just spoon on however much looks right. You can spoon a nice light coating on, or you can completely coat the krispy treat in chocolate, whatever you like the best.
Jamielyn says
So cute! My son would love these! I’d love for you to link these up tomorrow night.
Jayna Rae says
Really cute! I just bought some Peeps for the first time EVER today. I will have to browse your ideas and pick my favorite.
Hollie says
Very cute Peep ideas!
Xazmin says
These are awesome! I love them…can’t wait to try them out with my kiddos!
Karan says
What a cute idea. Grandkids woulld love them. Thanks for the great idea.
Hope you are having a great weekend
Tracy says
Wow, these are seriously CUTE!! I was just showing my son (now in his late teens) this blog post, wishing I would’ve thought up such creative things when he was little. He just laughed and said he wouldn’t mind now. He’ll even help me! So I guess I’ll be doing this neat peep goodie soon!
Leslie says
This is way cute! Thanks for sharing.
Caroline says
Thank you so much for the advice and the amazing pictures! My friends and I adore your site.
landeelu says
Congrats on your TT&J feature!! I was so excited to scroll down and see your cute Peeps Pops over there. I’m loving ALLLLLL your stuff, by the way. All. Of. It!
Carrie Lovett says
I made a bunch for a bake sale,just wondering what would you would suggest selling them for?some POps and some bunny bars:)
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
These are too cute for words!
Abbey says
Hi there! I love your peeps WEEK idea. We featured you on our blog! Check it out.
Amy says
This is such a wonderful idea!!! Im going to make these for my sons snack day this month 🙂 Thank You!!!
angie says
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TidyMom says
These are just adorable!! Two favorite treats in one!!
Thanks so much for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2011/spring-ideas/
Have a GREAT weekend!
Vanessa says
How adorable!! These turned out so cute!
I would love for you to link up at my first linky party! 🙂
{nifty thrifty sunday}
xoxo,
Vanessa
Katy Lunsford says
These are so cute, it looks like you had a great time making them too!
Dana says
These are absolutely adorable!! I’m making the ones on the sticks for my elementary class on Thursday… I know they are going to love them!! Just had a quick question… do you coat both sides of the rice krispie square with chocolate or just the one?
Allie says
Love it! We’re doing this in my house. Thanks!