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    Home » Easter Recipes and Crafts

    Easter Popcorn with Peeps

    Modified: Apr 3, 2025 · Published: Apr 11, 2022 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Looking for some delicious and easy snacks for Easter? If you want to impress your family or friends, then this recipe for Easter Popcorn with Peeps might be perfect for you. This treat will satisfy any craving for a salty and sweet snack.

    This pastel popcorn is perfect for any Easter celebration and is made with pink candy melts and marshmallows peeps. Talk about a sweet treat!

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    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love Easter Popcorn Recipe
    • Easter Snacks
    • Ingredients For Easter Popcorn with Peeps
    • Kitchen Tools For Easter Popcorn
    • How To Make Easter Popcorn Treats
    • Tips for Peeps Popcorn
    • FAQs For Peep Popcorn
    • Easter Popcorn
    • Popcorn Ideas
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why You'll Love Easter Popcorn Recipe

    • Colorful and festive: The bright pastel colors from Peeps make this popcorn a perfect, eye-catching treat for Easter.
    • Sweet and salty combo: The mix of sugary Peeps and salty popcorn creates a delicious balance that’s hard to resist.
    • Kid-friendly fun: This recipe is easy and lets kids join in by tearing up Peeps, drizzling candy melts, and sprinkling on extra goodies.
    • Simple to make: It’s a quick and straightforward recipe that doesn’t require much time or effort.
    • Perfect for sharing: Great for parties, snacks, or even as cute Easter gifts, this popcorn is sure to impress everyone!
    Easter popcorn in bowl

    Easter Snacks

    Easter snacks like this popcorn and our Bunny Bait Recipe are such a fun way to bring family and friends together! Whether you’re whipping up snacks with the kids or getting ready for a holiday gathering, here are some of our favorite treats to add a little extra cheer to the celebration:

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    Ingredients For Easter Popcorn with Peeps

    • Pink Candy Melts - These add sweetness and a fun color. Swap with white chocolate or other colors if you’d like.
    • Popcorn - Use plain popcorn for the best balance. Don’t forget to remove unpopped kernels!
    • Peeps Marshmallows - Cut into pieces. These cute chicks and bunnies add festive color. Mixing colors makes it even more fun!
    pink candy melts in bowl

    Kitchen Tools For Easter Popcorn

    To make this recipe, you’ll need a few kitchen basics. Grab a large mixing bowl and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to spread out the popcorn and toppings. A microwave-safe bowl is handy for melting candy, and a sturdy spoon or spatula will make mixing easy.

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    How To Make Easter Popcorn Treats

    Pop popcorn as directed. Place in a large bowl.

    popcorn in bowl

    Next, cut the Peeps marshmallow bunnies into pieces. I find it fun to use a variety of color peeps, to add more interest to the Easter popcorn.

    The candy melts are available at most craft stores and grocery stores. They are easy to melt by placing them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving for 30-second intervals and stirring in between.

    However, since each package or type of candy melt varies, I would follow the directions on the package. Once melted, they should cool quickly, so you don't want to let them sit out too long.

    melted pink candy melts

    Add in marshmallow peeps pieces and toss well.

    popcorn with easter peeps

    Drizzle with melted pink candy melts. Toss and stir the popcorn while you pour the candy melts to get the pink chocolate evenly distributed. You can even add some sprinkles to the pastel popcorn to make it extra festive!

    popcorn and peeps in a bowl with melted candy

    This popcorn candy recipe makes a great addition to Easter baskets. Simply place in a bowl and wrap in cellophane or place in a mason jar.

    peeps popcorn in a bowl

    Candy melt popcorn is such a fun snack for kids and adults alike!

    popcorn for easter

    Tips for Peeps Popcorn

    Tip 1: Make sure the popcorn is fresh and has cooled a bit before adding candy melts so it doesn’t get soggy.

    Tip 2: You can throw on some extra goodies like sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or even crushed pretzels. It’s a fun way for everyone to customize!
    Tip 3: When drizzling the melted candy, move fast before it hardens to coat everything evenly.

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    FAQs For Peep Popcorn

    What kind of popcorn should I use for this Easter popcorn mix?

    You can use microwavable popcorn or air-popped popcorn. It doesn't matter if the popcorn is butter-flavored or not. I prefer buttered popcorn for the taste.

    Do I need to use Peeps marshmallow bunnies or chicks for this recipe?

    You can use whatever you find at the store. Color doesn't matter.

    I can't find pink candy melts. What else can I use?

    You can use any pastel colored candy melts or even melted white chocolate or white chocolate chips.

    Easter Popcorn

    Easter popcorn is such a fun and versatile treat! You can keep it simple with just popcorn and melted candy, or jazz it up with your favorite sprinkles, colorful candy pieces, or even extra marshmallows. Everyone can add their own special twist, making it tasty snack for all ages.

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    Easter Popcorn with Peeps is such a simple and fun treat that’s perfect for celebrating with family. It’s easy to make, and everyone can join in to add their favorite toppings.

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    Easter Popcorn with Peeps

    Vicky
    Here is a recipe for Easter popcorn with Peeps that will satisfy any craving for a salty and sweet snack. This pastel popcorn can be made with pink candy melts and marshmallows peeps that come in a variety of colors.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 288 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup pink candy melts
    • 1 bag microwave popcorn
    • 6 peeps marshmallows cut into pieces

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the popcorn according to the instructions. Once popped, transfer it to a large bowl.
    • Melt pink candy melts following the directions on the package.
    • Gently mix in the Peeps marshmallow pieces and toss everything together.
    • Drizzle with pink candy melts.

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    Notes

    • Make sure your popcorn is fresh and cooled to avoid sogginess.
    • Add fun extras like sprinkles, mini chocolate eggs, or crushed pretzels for a personal touch.
    • Drizzle the melted candy quickly before it sets to coat everything evenly.
    • You can use either microwavable popcorn or air-popped popcorn. It doesn't matter if the popcorn is butter-flavored or not; I personally prefer buttered popcorn for its taste.
    Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated with online tools. Actual values may vary based on different factors.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 202mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Ieva says

      April 11, 2022 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! How fun?! Showed these to my nieces and they have convinced me to try and make them this weekend 😀 It didn't take much convincing though - love how playful it looks!

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    2. Traci says

      April 11, 2022 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      So fun and festive. Perfect to make with the kids for Easter. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Andrea says

      April 11, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Fun and festive! A great treat for the Holiday.

      Reply
    4. Sara Welch says

      April 11, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun and tasty treat for Easter! Excited to give this a try this year; looks too good to pass up, indeed!

      Reply
    5. veenaazmanov says

      April 11, 2022 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a lovely and creative treat for kids. Best for a kids party. Quick and easy too.

      Reply
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    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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