Peeps Skillet Smores (Printable)

Gooey chocolate and toasted Peeps in a warm skillet

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Marshmallow Layer

03 - 18 Peeps marshmallow chicks or bunnies

→ Dippers

04 - 12 graham crackers, broken into pieces

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Place chocolate chips and butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. Bake for 3-4 minutes until mostly melted. Remove and stir gently to combine.
03 - Arrange Peeps in a single layer over melted chocolate, covering entire surface.
04 - Return skillet to oven and bake 4-6 minutes until Peeps are puffed and lightly golden. Watch closely to prevent burning.
05 - Remove from oven and let cool 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with graham cracker pieces for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its impossible not to smile when colorful marshmallow chicks are involved
  • The skillet method means everyone gathers around for the best part of smores without the campfire smoke
02 -
  • Peeps expand dramatically in the oven, so give them breathing room in your arrangement
  • The transition from perfect to burnt happens in under a minute, so set a timer and stay nearby
03 -
  • Let the skillet cool for at least 5 minutes before cleaning, or the chocolate will seize onto the pan
  • Buy extra Peeps during post Easter clearance and freeze them for skillet smores all year round