On the Hunt for Cocoa Peeps
Let me say up front that I am a big fan of Peeps regardless of the time of year or theme. Yes, I know they are a bit tacky, but to me it is not spring without consuming a few packages.
However, last year I found the most delicious Peeps ever . . . COCOA PEEPS BUNNIES! Yes, all that marshmallowy, sugary, Peepy goodness, but in a lovely warm cocoa brown shade and with a tasty light cocoa chocolatey and sugar outside coating.
I could not get enough of them and consumed several packages last spring. I have been eagerly looking forward to their seasonal return.
The problem is that I cannot locate these anticipated delicacies anywhere. I purchased them at Target last year and none are to be found there. (There is not even a space where they used to be as evidence of their continued existence.) Nor can they be located at Walmart, Walgreens, my local grocery stores (I have looked in about half a dozen of them so far) or any of an assortment of area vendors with large holiday candy displays.
I am discouraged by the thought of spring without the cocoa bunny Peeps. Has anyone seen them anywhere? Does anyone have advice on obtaining them?
And finally, I have seen "orange cream" Peeps eggs in the stores this season. I tried the Peeps peppermint stars last winter around Christmas and found them inedible. Has anyone test-driven the new flavor? Is it worth trying or will I be happier sticking to the classic chick Peeps this season?
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9 Comments:
They have a product finder on their website.
http://www.justborn.com/product-finder/peeps/easter
lovetoeat at 6:25PM on 03/08/09
If you like Peeps let me make a suggestion....take a small blow torch (the type you would use for Creme Brulee, for example) and ROAST them with it. It's like a wonderfully burnt, sugary toasted marshmallow. They really are great that way!!
arm1970 at 7:47PM on 03/08/09
I second the torching idea. You can can also do it over the burners on a gas stove if you don't have a torch. Also, if you're in the "Peeps get better with age" camp, try microwaving them for a few seconds; they puff up to enormously entertaining heights and then shrink back down and taste like they've gone stale. =)
kfarrel3 at 9:27PM on 03/08/09
wow - torching a peep! mmmm.... that sounds good. i love peeps.
pooch at 2:34PM on 03/09/09
Torching a Peep sounds a bit like animal cruelty. Where's a PETA rep when you need one?
frederika at 11:57PM on 03/09/09
@love . . . Thanks for the Peepsfinder. Unfortunately, it claims that my chocolate bunnies are at least 82.31 miles away, which is not too far to drive to go to the State Fair once a year, but probably too far to drive just for Peeps. I will have to find a replacement Peeps fix.
@arm . . . Mmmmm, toasted Peeps. If I could get the chocolate kind, I could make Peeps s'mores . . .
Mizbee at 11:49AM on 03/10/09
I have never torched Peeps, but we did roast them over an open fire like good old fashioned marshmallows. mm mmm good.
jdshd at 10:38AM on 03/11/09
Mizbee: A store very near me has them according to the finder. I will be there later this week. I would love to send them to you... ??
jdshd at 10:40AM on 03/11/09
@jdshd - Many thanks for your offer, but I have good news! It appears that the chocolate bunnies now are located at a store only 5.36 miles from home . . . and I am so going there after work to buy out their supply!!!!!!!!!!
Mizbee at 12:16PM on 03/30/09