The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe
Last Updated on April 8, 2025 by Allison Lancaster
When Springtime hits, we love being outside as a family. During the months of March and April, we not only look forward to Easter morning and the special meaning behind the holiday, but the family time together. One of our favorite traditions is to make a fun Easter dessert like these Easy Easter Cupcakes…they truly are the Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes recipe. We usually enjoy this festive Easter dessert while doing activities such as Cross Marble Painting Craft and Shaving Cream Easter Eggs.
Easter Cupcakes with Peeps
The kids and I enjoy our time together in the kitchen and even though it can get a bit messy, the memories we make are just so precious. The kids’ favorite treat to help make are the Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes recipe that we’ve relied on every year since we started this tradition. Perfect for the Easter holiday, these are easy to make, and a great way to get the kids involved in baking.
The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe takes less than an hour to whip up from start to finish. That’s just about the right amount of time for my little ones’ attention spans. Because they are so quick to pull together, it’s also the perfect neighbor or hostess treat because even though they are quick to make, they look super elegant. These will make great party favors on Easter baskets!
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Why You’ll Enjoy The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe
Family-Friendly Fun: Trying this festive Easter cupcake recipe is a fantastic way to involve the whole family, especially the little ones, in the kitchen. Kids will have so much fun decorating the cute Easter cupcakes with Peeps and green coconut grass, which allows for creativity and bonding.
Festive and Eye-Catching: The vibrant yellow Peeps marshmallows combined with the green coconut grass make these Easter cupcakes a standout addition to your family’s celebration.
Quick and Easy: With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these delightful cupcakes in no time, leaving you more moments to enjoy with your family during your Easter party. This is one of those cupcake recipes that’s an absolute keeper.
Customizable: Another thing I love the most about the Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcake recipe is it allows you to get creative with the decorations! Use different colored Peeps, add sprinkles, jelly beans, or incorporate edible flowers to make the top of the cupcakes uniquely yours.
Ingredients for The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe
Cupcakes: This is going to be the base of these Easter Peeps Cupcakes. You can use one of your favorite recipes for homemade cupcakes or a cake mix box for convenience.
Frosting: As as the adhesive for the decorations, frosting adds a sweet, creamy layer. Vanilla frosting, homemade buttercream, or even cream cheese frosting work well for the cutest Easter Peeps cupcake recipe.
Green Food Coloring: Used to tint the frosting, giving the appearance of grass and enhancing the festive look.
Shredded Coconut: When dyed green, shredded coconut mimics grass, adding texture and a subtle coconut flavor to this easy cupcake recipe.
Marshmallow Peeps: These are stars of the show! These colorful marshmallow treats bring a fun and recognizable Easter element to the cupcakes.
How to Make The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe
Prepare the cupcakes: To get started with the cutest Easter Peeps cupcakes recipe, in a large bowl, prepare the cupcake batter based on the recipe of your choice. Place cupcake liners in a cupcake pan, then divide batter accordingly. Bake cupcakes in the pre-heated oven. Meanwhile, make the frosting in while the cupcakes bakes and cools. Once the cupcakes are ready, allow them to cool in a wire rack to room temperature.
Color the frosting: Mix the food coloring with the frosting. Use green food coloring to make the frosting look more coherent with the shredded coconut grass once you start decorating. You can also use other food coloring (tip: use pastel colors) to match the other Easter Peeps bunnies and chicks you want to decorate your cupcakes with.
Tint the shredded coconut: In another small bowl or Ziploc bag, combine your remaining green food coloring and shredded coconut. Mix until combined thoroughly. The kids especially love helping color the coconut grass by shaking up the bag (or two if they each want to help) so make this a fun activity to help them feel involved.
Frost cupcakes: Carefully add a layer of green frosting to the top of the cupcakes, smoothing it with a spatula. Alternatively, if you want a neater-looking frosting on top of each cupcake, use a piping bag. You can even make variations to The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe by attaching a large star tip. Use this if you want to do a variety of colors to match the Easter Bunny Peeps toppings.
Add the toppings: To finish these adorable cupcakes, add a peep chick on top of each cupcake. Sprinkle the green coconut “grass” all around the yellow Peeps, creating a nest. As mentioned above, you can also turn this recipe into Easter Bunny Peeps cupcakes by simply switching the toppings’ colors and characters. You can even add a few chocolate Easter eggs. Now, all you need to do is enjoy this with your whole family. It’s that easy to put together these easy Easter cupcakes recipe!
How to Serve These Easter Holiday Cupcakes
The cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes recipe; once complete, it is best served at room temperature. You can serve it along with other fun treats like mini candy-coated chocolate candies or just about any other Easter candy you have in your pantry. Either way, this will surely be one of your family’s favorite cupcakes.
How to Store Peeps Topped Cupcakes
To make sure your cupcakes stay fresh, be sure to keep them in an airtight container. If you have any that don’t get eaten, I recommend putting a piece of plastic wrap over the cupcakes, then adding your lid before placing it back into the refrigerator. This will help prevent moisture from getting into the cupcake and causing it to get soggy.
Leftover cupcakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Can you freeze leftover cupcakes?
Yes, these cupcakes will keep well in a freezer. To do so, wrap each cupcake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place them in a resealable Ziploc bag. Be sure to put the date on the outside of the bag before placing it into the freezer for up to 3 months.
It’s best to decorate your Peeps cupcakes after you defrost them, if you’re not using the cupcakes immediately so the frosting and Easter candy taste freshest.
How do you defrost cupcakes?
I find the best way to defrost cupcakes is to unwrap them and leave them out for an hour on your counter. If you’re short on time, carefully unwrap the cupcakes and place them on a microwave safe plate. Add 30-45 seconds of heat and check them every 20-30 seconds until they’ve defrosted completely.
Are there any other alternatives to the green coconut for the grass toppings?
Yes, you can use green sprinkles if you don’t have access to shredded coconut.
The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe
During the months of March and April, we not only look forward to Easter, but the family time together. One of our favorite traditions is to make the Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 dozen white cupcakes unfrosted
- 1 can vanilla frosting
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- green food coloring
- 24 each Peeps Chicks
- small Ziploc bag
Instructions
1. Put 3-5 drops of green food coloring into the frosting, stir well until all of the frosting is green.
2. Put the coconut into the zippered bag.
3. Add 3-5 drops of green food coloring to the coconut in the bag.
4. Shake well, until all of the coconut is coated and is green.
5. Frost the cupcakes.
6. Place a Peeps Chicks in the center of frosted cupcake.
7. Sprinkle green coconut on the top of the cupcake, around the Peeps Chicks.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 271Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 184mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 2g
There’s no better time to create sweet memories with your loved ones than Spring and when Easter celebrations begin. The Cutest Easter Peeps Cupcakes Recipe is a delightful way to add charm and cheer to your table. With its playful presentation and easy-to-follow steps, making these is a tradition in the making. Plus, these will easily be one of your favorite cupcakes from now on. Let me know how your Easter Peeps Cupcakes go in the comments below. Happy baking!
