Easter’s around the corner so you know what that means: chocolate and marshmallows on chocolate and marshmallows. Oh, and bunnies, eggs . . . and more chocolate and mallows. Here are 18 heartwarming and satisfying Peeps recipes. No adorable animals were harmed in the making of this post, just their cute marshmallow versions.

18. Peeps & Patrón

While the kids look for eggs, the adults can sip on these.

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17. Peeps Show Bars

These sinful bars are just as naughty as an actual peep show.

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16. Peeps Monkey Bread

Monkeys are a part of Easter Sunday, right? No? Well, just make this for breakfast that day anyway.

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15. Peeps Cake Pops

Eggs and Peeps. Done deal.

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14. S’mores Cupcakes Topped with Peeps

Graham cracker cake with chocolate frosting and Peeps on top. Why, hello, cutie ;]

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13. Marshmallow Peeps Martini

Just another option for the adults that day. Yes, we like booze with our sweets.

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12. Bouquet of Marshmallow Bunnies

Edible Arrangements, schmedible arrangements.

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11. Deconstructed Peeps S’mores

A Easterian habitat where marshmallow bunnies and chicks co-exist with chocolate eggs and graham crackers harmoniously. In other words, the perfect world.

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10. Ultimate Easter Crispy Treats

Peeps hold this masterpiece together.

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9. Actual Peeps S’mores

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything as beautiful as these.

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8. Peeps Popcorn

Because caramel popcorn’s so last season.

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7. Peeps in a Basket

Just a peep tryin’ to hatch some jelly beans. Ya know the deal.

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6. Peeps in Purgatory

If only purgatory could be a warm mug of hot chocolate topped off with a colorful array of Peeps.

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5. Chocolate Cream Peeps Pie

An Easter version of a classic dessert.

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4. Peeps Sunflower Cake

Brighten your day with this simple cake.

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3. Hidden Peeps Brownies

They may be hidden, but Peeps are hiding in these brownies. Don’t be fooled.

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2. Cupcake Peeps Push Pops

Bunny heads + frosting + cupcakes = pure magic

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1. Peeps Bunny Patch Cake

I don’t know what person has the time for this, but if you do, God bless you.

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Writer. Photographer. Cook. Not afraid of trans fat. Kiera lives for the things that inspire her to write -- food is one of them. She has a much greater appetite than just for good grammar. Her writing experience includes time at the Independent Florida Alligator, HOME Magazine and Foodbeast. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's in journalism.