20 Fabulous Desserts Starring Spring's Cutest Candy (Peeps)

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Let's face it: it's easy to get carried away and snap up package after package of adorable marshmallow Peeps. The good news? People love to make creative things with them as much as they enjoy eating them. We've searched the web for the cutest ways to play with Peeps and rounded them up here. From a Peeps milkshake to Peeps s'mores, keep reading to see the most interesting ways to use up this Easter sweet.

— Additional reporting by Camilla Salem and Sabrina Park

Coconut Chocolate Cake With Peeps
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Coconut Chocolate Cake With Peeps

There's a lot going on with this dessert (in the best way possible): chocolate coconut cake, chocolate ganache, coconut caramel, marshmallow meringue buttercream, and Peeps!

Peeps Funfetti Cookie Bars
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Peeps Funfetti Cookie Bars

Peeps funfetti cookie bars are like a sweet and spangled rainbow explosion in your mouth.

Peeps Milkshake
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Peeps Milkshake

When making a Peeps milkshake, blend up the marshmallow chicks in the shake itself and use one as a garnish on top.

7-Layer Bars With Peeps
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7-Layer Bars With Peeps

7-layer bars garnished with a Peeps chick instantly look more festive.

Peeps Funfetti Cake
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Peeps Funfetti Cake

Funfetti cake, a boatload of sprinkles, and darling Peeps bunnies combine forces in this easy-to-make layer cake.

Peeps Rice Krispies Treats
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Peeps Rice Krispies Treats

Peeps are the new Lucky Charms in this tasty Rice Krispies treat, and the best part of every crunchy-soft bite!

Peeps Fluffernutter Sandwich

Channel childhood with this easy upgrade to a Fluffernutter sammie. Here, Peeps are paired with peanut butter in lieu of marshmallow fluff for an Easter-appropriate spin on the classic.

Bunny Pops
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Bunny Pops

Peeps get an easy upgrade when dipped in chocolate and decorated with pretty sprinkles. Skewering the marshmallows on a stick not only adds visual appeal, but also makes them easier to decorate and eat.

Peeps Skillet S'mores
How Sweet Eats

Peeps Skillet S'mores

S'mores just became a lot more fun with these bright Peeps in place of plain-Jane marshmallows, and mixed in peanut butter chocolate.

Peeps S'mores Brownies
Shugary Sweets

Peeps S'mores Brownies

Take Peeps s'mores to a new dimension with these decadent and mouth-watering multilayered s'mores brownies.

Peeps-Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats
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Peeps-Stuffed Rice Krispies Treats

Can't get enough of those marshmallow-filled Rice Krispies bites? Upgrade to these Peeps-stuffed treats to make every bite feel oh-so lucky.

Peeps Pops
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Peeps Pops

What's cuter and classier than these ah-dorable Peeps pops? Probably nothing, but almost sweeter is how simple it is to put together. Rest the peep on a decorated paper straw, dip it in some chocolate, and button on a pearly Sixlet for a finishing touch. Done!

Peeps Cake Batter Candy
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Peeps Cake Batter Candy

It's a real party when Peeps get mixed into the cake batter, especially when also topped with this gorgeous, sprinkled finish. Add in some chocolate chunks for some extra fun and a sweeter, richer taste.

Chocolate-Covered Brownie Peeps
Neurotic Baker

Chocolate-Covered Brownie Peeps

This fun and chocolaty recipe will bring out anyone's inner artist. A thin coating of melted chocolate is the perfect glue for rainbow-hued sprinkles, marshmallow bunny tails, and other whimsical decorations.

Peeps Sunflower Cake
Erica's Sweet Tooth

Peeps Sunflower Cake

Peeps Bunny Bark
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Peeps Bunny Bark

Love unicorns, bright colors, and Peeps? Swirling together this beautiful Peeps unicorn bark requires minimal technique, and will always turn out uniquely bright and colorful, and just as delicious!

3-Layer Angel Food Peeps Cake
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3-Layer Angel Food Peeps Cake

Not only is this angel food cake slathered with seven-minute frosting and decorated with sprinkles and Peeps, but it's also filled with pastel buttercream. Yum!

Bunny Dirt Cups
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Bunny Dirt Cups

Dirt never looked so tasty. A creative treat that's easy to throw together and hard to mess up, these bunny dirt cups are never a let-down.

Cupcake Push-Pop Peeps
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Cupcake Push-Pop Peeps

Cupcake push-pop Peeps? It doesn't get more festive than these individual, fun-to-eat treats.

Peeps Candy Kabobs
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Peeps Candy Kabobs

Enjoy more Peeps on a stick with these adorable and personalized Peeps candy kabobs that put all favored candies in one place!