12 Adorable Easter Treats Starring Peeps

Famous since the 1950s, Peeps are an iconic Easter candy that are hard to miss come spring. Sure, you can just eat them plain, but we turned them into so much more!

To make: Stick together 5 square graham crackers using store-bought vanilla frosting; it'll harden as it dries. Press candy into excess frosting, if desired. Fill with decorative grass, candy and 1 marshmallow chick. Add a small card or colorful Post-It with your guests' names for a personal touch.

PS: You can use a marshmallow bunny, and turn this into a "rabbit hole!" Mix and match both ideas at your Easter table.

To make: Bake your favorite sugar cookie recipe (we have a great one) or make store-bought sugar cookie dough as the label directs. Microwave marshmallow bunnies, one at a time, 15 to 20 seconds or until puffed and melted. Sandwich each bunny between 2 cookies, flat-side in, using an offset spatula.

To make: Pulse 1 sleeve graham crackers (9 cookies), 5 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in food processor until mixture resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden and set; cool completely. Heat 8 ounces marshmallow chicks or bunnies and 1/2 cup milk in saucepan on med. until melted; cool completely. Beat 1 1/4 cup heavy cream with mixer on medium-high just until stiff peaks form; fold marshmallow mixture into whipped cream and spoon into prepared pie crust. Top with more Peeps or sprinkles. Chill 3 hours or overnight.

To make: Prepare and bake brownie mix as the label directs; 3 minutes before the brownies are done cooking, sprinkle with pastel M&Ms and scatter marshmallow bunnies and chicks on top. Return to the oven and continue baking. Let cool completely before slicing.

To make: Press 4 to 5 marshmallow bunnies around the edge of a wine, water, or parfait glass. Insert a small cup in the center of the glass, fill with water and add your favorite flowers.

To make: Cut frozen puff pastry, thawed, into rectangles. Bake as the label directs; let cool slightly. Spread Nutella down the center of each tart. Top with marshmallow chicks, return to the oven and bake 2 to 3 minutes more or until melted and gooey; sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios.

To make: Instead of filling Easter eggs with chocolate, sneak a Peep into some of the eggs. Marshmallow chicks and bunnies have 0 g. fat and come in around 28 calories each — not bad!

To make: Fill mason jars with crushed chocolate wafer cookies. Top with marshmallow chicks, fresh herbs, candy rocks, etc. Instant Easter décor!

To make: Follow Good Housekeeping's recipe for easy coconut macaroons, adding a few drops green food coloring in step 2. Form nest shapes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake as recipe direct. Fill with jelly beans and marshmallow chicks.

To make: Blend 1/2 cup milk and 5 marshmallow chicks or bunnies in blender until combined (there will be small marshmallow bits through out, similar to Bubble Tea). Add 2 cups vanilla ice cream and blend until smooth. Divide among 4 small glasses; top with marshmallow chicks or bunnies, if desired.

To make: Cut 1 banana in half, lengthwise, and arrange in shallow dish. Top with 3 scoops of your favorite ice cream, hot fudge, miniature marshmallows, marshmallow chicks and/or bunnies and sprinkles.

To make: Top slices of pound cake or angle food cake with whipped cream, sliced strawberries and marshmallow chicks. Arrange on platter.