There’s just something so incredible about Peeps. No matter the shape or color, you typically know what to expect when you bite into one — a sugar-coated marshmallow. But Peeps have attempted to branch out and try new things in recent years. For example, have you ever had a fudge-dipped Peep? If not, you’ll be able to very soon.
Peeps announced their 2018 holiday flavors, and plenty of them include a surprising dose of chocolate. One in particular is something that Peeps fans never knew they needed. They’re all somewhat a step away from what you’d expect from the brand, but deliciously festive in their own way.
In total, nine fun holiday flavors have been announced, some new and others classic.
Here’s a list that you should import directly into your favorite grocery list app, as they’ll be available in stores nationwide:
PEEPS® Gingerbread-Flavored Marshmallow Gingerbread Men
PEEPS® Candy Cane-Flavored Marshmallow Chicks
PEEPS® Marshmallow Trees
PEEPS® Marshmallow Snowmen
PEEPS® Chocolate Mousse-Flavored Marshmallow Reindeer
PEEPS® Delights™ Peppermint Bark-Flavored Marshmallow Dipped in Dark Chocolate
PEEPS® Delights™ Hot Chocolate-Flavored Marshmallow Dipped in White Fudge
PEEPS® Delights™ Christmas Cookie-Flavored Marshmallow Dipped in White Fudge
PEEPS® Vanilla Crème-Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Pop
Phew. It’s a lot of Peeps, but good thing the price is right. The suggested retail price on all of these is under $2.50. That means you can try them all — or at the very least, fill a few stocking stuffers without breaking the bank. The Vanilla Crème-Flavored Marshmallow Chicks Pop would be especially good for a fun stocking surprise.
So, what’s the flavor that fans never knew they needed? That’d have to be the Gingerbread-Flavored Marshmallow Gingerbread Men, which come in singles or in packs of three.
Larger than a standard Peep, it’s the next best thing to an actual cookie. Or maybe even better, as gingerbread cookies don’t often contain marshmallows. But maybe they should.
They’re also one of the few products that are new to 2018, even though some of the returning flavors — like their Candy Cane Flavored Marshmallow Chicks — are now sporting a new design.
The hard part for your stomach is that all of them sound pretty incredible. But if there’s one snack you should feel okay about devouring, it should be Peeps. They’re notoriously both gluten-free and fat-free, and totally versatile. Whether you throw them in some hot chocolate, use them in a cake, or eat them stale a week after opening them (a preferred method) they’ll never let you down.
