Just Born is always expanding their Peeps lineup, as the sugar-coated marshmallows are one of their most popular products. Instead of only offering yellow chick Peeps at Easter, they have chicks, bunnies and egg shapes in a variety of colors and flavors. And for other holidays, they have themed Peeps, with hearts on Valentine's Day and trees at Christmas.
At Halloween, Just Born introduced cocoa-flavored black cat Peeps, which I passed on because I was somewhat put off by the color. I am a huge fan of Peeps, but I like my Peeps in the spring. While shopping this week, however, I came across Cocoa Bunny Peeps and, as they were Eastery-enough to meet my standards, I picked up a package for a taste test.
The important thing to note about these candies is that they are not chocolate marshmallows, despite the promising light chocolate color. They are merely cocoa-flavored and that flavoring is entirely limited to the sugary coating on the outside of the bunny. The subtle chocolate flavor didn't really do anything to enhance the Peep and, although I would eat them again, if I really want chocolate with my Peeps, I'll stick with Milk Chocolate Peep Eggs - or better yet, a dark chocolate Peeps s'more using a regular Peep.
For a closer look at the cocoa bunnies, click past the jump. *warning - the photo after the jump is graphic, and may not be suitable for all viewers*
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2-22-2007 @ 10:54AM
Caley Walsh said...
Ahaha, "graphic" picture! I love it.
So the editorial team here at Recipe4Living.com is thinking about hosting a "how many peeps can we fit in our mouth" contest to celebrate the coming of spring. There will be a video, oh yeah.
=D
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2-22-2007 @ 10:54AM
calamari said...
I'm envisioning a neutral beige Easter basket filled with cocoa Peeps, dark and milk chocolate objects, and candies wrapped in gold and silver metallic wrappers -- very tastefully neutral, not a pastel in sight. Bets on whether Real Simple or Martha Stewart will do it first?
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2-22-2007 @ 10:58AM
Kathryn said...
Haha, I love the "graphic" image!
My mother and I have a very weird habit when it comes to Peeps. Both of us will slit open the package and then let it sit in the pantry for a week or two, and not eat the marshmallow goodness until it's absolutely rock solid. They just taste amazing. Are we the only ones that do this?
Alternately, you can microwave Peeps as well; they grow enormous without exploding, and you can eat them while still warm.
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2-22-2007 @ 11:11AM
Shai said...
Roast em like you do regular marshmallows over an open fire!! The sugar melts giving the peep a crunchy coating and the interior melts...ooohhhh...I have a box left over from Halloween waiting to toast..
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2-22-2007 @ 11:33AM
Miss Tiffie said...
i like pink peeps cuz it makes my mouth pink hahaha.. i like bright artificial things. HAHAHA... and im scarred for life because of that graphic image *cries*
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2-22-2007 @ 11:56AM
Susan said...
Kathryn #3 - You and your Mom are not alone. I love dried peeps !! Also crusty syrup bread.
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2-22-2007 @ 12:05PM
srah said...
My college roommate and I would always let our Peeps and our Twizzlers sit open for about a week before starting to eat them.
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2-22-2007 @ 1:15PM
John said...
The Graphic Photo needs a bit of dialog: the partially-eaten Peep Bunny saying, "WHAT???"
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2-22-2007 @ 2:34PM
cybele said...
I found that the Cocoa Peeps don't get as satisfyingly stale as the plain ones. They remain chewy, even if you leave the package open for months.
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2-23-2007 @ 12:07AM
Carolyn said...
Nothing weird abut letting Peeps age like fine wine. They are far superior when solid and substantial. Been doing this for years, don't like them any other way. Thanks for the MW suggestions; will try it.
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2-23-2007 @ 12:07AM
Falkowskic said...
I still cannot get used to Peeps other than at Easter, but I'm working on it.
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4-01-2007 @ 10:52PM
alelia shively said...
HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED CHOCOLATE PEEPS AND FAST...... I NEED TO KNOW WHERE I NEED TO KNOW WHERE I CAN GET SOME BEFORE MY DAUGHTER COMES HOME!!!1
PLEASE HELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU,
ALELIA
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4-03-2007 @ 7:56PM
Sheri said...
Yum on these. Come on over and check out my fun, all-inclusive ode to "eating bunnies" post, which includes this item.
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4-03-2007 @ 7:56PM
Sheri said...
Whoops! My blog is http://blog.allmenus.com.
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4-04-2007 @ 12:11PM
Jennifer of Dog.Yarn.Knit. said...
I LOVE these. I bought some last week. They are my new favorite.
Jennifer
http://www.dogyarnknit.blogspot.com
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4-08-2007 @ 1:48AM
Cabogal said...
I love [b]Vanilla Peeps[/b] and [b]Peeps Cutouts Holiday Cookie Flavored Peeps[/b]. These are absolutely the best. Don't confuse these with the regular Peeps - they can't even compare. Regular Peeps taste more like food coloring than anything else. My SO laughs everytime I stock up on them. I scour stores everywhere around Valentines Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas. Not every store carries the Gourmet Vanilla and Peeps Cutouts varieties. These are to die for. I comb drugstores all over town and when I find them the cashiers think I'm crazy because I buy up most of their shelf stock. Hehehehe.... I still have several packages of Peeps Cutouts left in my pantry. Fat Free Yummy Sweets!!!
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