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    Home » Easter

    Peep Bars

    Published: Apr 6, 2022 by Kristin 4 Comments

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    Peep Bars are a yummy Easter dessert consisting of chocolate cake, ooey gooey Peeps, and M & M’s. Easy to prepare and a favorite with everyone!

    chocolate cake layered with melted peeps and m&m candy for Easter

    With Easter coming up, I love going through all the fun, festive, candy aisles. I know, quite dangerous going through there, right?

    When I come to those Reese’s eggs, I am doomed. It is absolutely impossible to pass the eggs without grabbing a few, right??

    Another spot of the aisle that is hard to avoid is those darn Peeps. Although I am not a huge fan, my kids love them. I blame the fact that they are quite colorful, marshmallows, and in the cutest shapes. My kids BEG me for them!

    Last week, we grabbed two boxes of them, but by the time we got home, the kids forgot all about them. I decided to put them aside and use them in a dessert.

    Delightfully plush and super gooey Peeps Bars are the ultimate Easter treat.

    When the kids saw these bars, they were SO excited!!! Not only were they quite easy and festive for the upcoming Holiday, but they are so kid friendly too!!!

    I wasn’t too sure if I would like them or not since I am not a huge Peep fan, however, after one bite, I determined, these were AMAZING!!!

    The bottom layer is similar to a brownie, and then the top has a marshmallow, sugary coating which is great!!

    Add in a slight crunch from the M & M’s and you have a winner!!!

    Ingredients Needed for these incredible Peep Bars:

    Chocolate cake mix
    Eggs
    Vegetable oil
    Peeps (24)
    Easter blend M & M’s

    How to prepare:

    Line a 9×13 baking pan with tin foil and lightly grease. Set aside.

    In a bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil. The mixture will be thick, that is okay.

    Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased/lined pan.

    Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for 12 minutes.

    While cake is baking, chop Peeps into small pieces.

    Remove cake from oven after 12 minutes and quickly sprinkle the Peeps evenly over the cake.

    Place back into oven for about 5-6 minutes, or until the marshmallows are just starting to toast.

    Remove from oven and sprinkle M & M’s on top. Allow to cool completely.

    Using a sharp knife, cut into desired size pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature!

    chocolate cake bars with Peeps on top and M & M candy

    Check out these other great Easter recipes:

    Funfetti Easter M & M Cookies

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad

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    Mini Cheesecake Cups

    5 Ingredient Lemon Cake

    Peep Bars are a quick and easy dessert to prepare for any Easter celebration! Kid friendly and family approved, be sure to print/save the recipe below!

    chocolate cake layered with melted peeps and m&m candy for Easter
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    Peep Bars

    Peep Bars are a yummy Easter dessert consisting of chocolate cake, ooey gooey Peeps, and M & M's. Easy to prepare and a favorite with everyone!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: chocolate cake, Easter, Peep bars, peeps
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 321kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • 9x13 baking pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 box chocolate cake mix
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 24 Peeps
    • 2 cups M & M's *Easter colors if possible

    Instructions

    • Line a 9×13 baking pan with tin foil and lightly grease. Set aside.
    • In a bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil. The mixture will be thick, that is okay.
    • Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased/lined pan. 
    • Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for 12 minutes. 
    • While cake is baking, chop Peeps into small pieces.
    • Remove cake from oven after 12 minutes and quickly sprinkle the Peeps evenly over the cake. 
    • Place back into oven for about 5-6 minutes, or until the marshmallows are just starting to toast.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle M & M’s on top.
    • Allow to cool completely. Using a sharp knife, cut into desired size pieces. 
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature! Enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe Adapted From: The Domestic Rebel
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @TheCookinChicks or tag #TheCookinChicks!

    Recipe updated 4/6/22

     

    More Easter

    • Mini Cheesecake Cups
    • Banana Pudding Poke Cake
    • Funfetti Easter M & M Cookies
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