Chocolate Covered Peeps Treat (Printable)

Marshmallow Peeps coated in creamy chocolate with optional sprinkles or nuts for a charming twist.

# What You Need:

→ Marshmallow Base

01 - 12 Peeps marshmallow candies, any shape or color

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz semisweet or milk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
03 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening

→ Decorations

04 - Sprinkles, crushed nuts, or colored sugar as desired

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to catch drips and provide a non-stick surface for the dipped Peeps.
02 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until completely smooth and glossy. Alternatively, use a double boiler over gentle heat.
03 - Insert a skewer or toothpick into the bottom of each Peep to create a handle for easier dipping. This step is optional but helps maintain control during coating.
04 - Dip each Peep into the melted chocolate, rotating to ensure complete coverage. Lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off for 5-10 seconds before transferring.
05 - Place coated Peeps on the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with decorations while chocolate is still wet so toppings adhere properly.
06 - Let Peeps sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until chocolate firms. For faster setting, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. Remove skewers before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These turn those过于 sugary marshmallow treats into something genuinely delicious
  • The process is so simple kids can do almost everything themselves
  • They look impressive but take less than 20 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Chocolate seizes if even a drop of water gets into it, so keep your bowls and tools completely dry
  • The skewer method creates a small hole but makes dipping so much easier for little hands
  • Room temperature Peeps work better than cold ones, which can cause the chocolate to crack
03 -
  • Let the chocolate cool slightly after melting but before dipping, it coats more evenly when it is not piping hot
  • If your chocolate starts to thicken while working, return it to the microwave for just 10 seconds

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