Peepsicles
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Peepsicles
Description
This Peepsicles recipe involves inserting a paper straw deep through a bunny Peep candy to secure it. Melted chocolate chips are used to completely coat the Peeps, providing a rich chocolate layer that contrasts the sweet, spongy marshmallow center. Immediately after dipping, toppings like sprinkles, coconut flakes, or chopped walnuts are sprinkled on, adding crunch and color. The coated Peeps are placed on waxed paper and frozen for 30 to 60 minutes to set the chocolate firmly and chill the treat.
The resulting Peepsicles blend the smoothness and slight bitterness of chocolate with the sugary softness of Peeps, enhanced by the texture and flavor variety from the toppings. This method allows customization of the toppings for different tastes or occasions.
In the notes, an alternative to fully coating the Peeps is suggested: dipping only the bunny ears in chocolate and coating with sprinkles to reduce the chocolate intensity, providing a lighter chocolate presence.
Ingredients
- paper straws
- 12 Peeps candy bunny shaped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
- coconut
- walnuts
Instructions
- Put a straw inside the Bunny Peep. Push it all the way to in so the Peep doesn't fall off.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for one minute. Stir and then continue microwave in 20 second intervals until the chocolate is smooth.
- Dip the Peep in the chocolate until it is covered. Use a spoon the get excess chocolate off the Peep and let it drip back into the bowl.
- Sprinkle the Peep with the desire topping and place on waxed paper.
- Freeze for half an hour to an hour and enjoy.
Notes
- For less chocolate, dip only the bunny ears in chocolate and cover with sprinkles for a lighter coating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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