Peeps no bake cookies take me straight back to those bright pink and yellow marshmallow chicks lining our kitchen counter every spring. When I was growing up, my mom always let us pick one treat to “experiment” with for Easter, and one year, we chopped up Peeps and stirred them into warm chocolate oats. Back in our kitchen, she laughed and said, “Add them last so they stay fluffy.” Trust me on this, that little timing trick keeps them soft and colorful. These Peeps no bake cookies are gooey, chewy, and pure Easter fun without ever turning on the oven.
Peeps No Bake Cookies
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon
- Cookie scoop (1½ tablespoon)
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheet
- Kitchen scissors (for cutting Peeps)
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 6 –8 Peeps marshmallow chicks or bunnies cut into small pieces
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with milk and sugar, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a full rolling boil and boil for 60 seconds exactly.
- Remove from heat immediately.
- Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy.
- Fold in oats until fully coated. Let mixture cool 1–2 minutes (important so Peeps don’t fully melt).
- Gently fold in half of the chopped Peeps pieces.
- Drop 1½ tablespoon portions onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press remaining Peeps pieces onto tops for decoration.
- Let set at room temperature for 20 minutes until firm.
- Texture cue: Cookies should firm on the outside but stay soft and slightly gooey where the Peeps are mixed in.
Notes
Add Peeps after removing from heat and cooling slightly to keep their fluffy texture and bright colors. Storage:
Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. Freezing:
Freeze up to 1 month (texture of Peeps may become slightly chewy after thawing). Humidity Tip:
Chill 25–30 minutes in humid climates to prevent stickiness. Troubleshooting:
- Peeps fully melted? Mixture was too hot—cool slightly next batch.
- Too soft? Boil 5 seconds longer next time.
- Too firm? Slightly reduce boil time.
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Conclusion
Between you and me, Peeps no-bake cookies are the kind of playful Easter treat my mom would’ve made just to see us smile. There’s something about those bright pastel marshmallow chicks and bunnies that instantly brings back childhood memories and makes any dessert table feel more festive. These cookies are fun, colorful, and incredibly easy to make, which makes them perfect for busy spring days when you still want something homemade.