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Easter is only a week and half away! Are you ready?? Well these cute Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS might help get you ready! Plus there is a PEEPS prize to win today too!
When I was a kid we always had PEEPS in our Easter baskets. The marshmallow oozed out and stuck to the jelly beans and plastic green grass. But it was fine with me because the PEEPS were the last thing I ate.
Why? I like them stale.
Weird, right?
But in this recipe they are best fresh. So don’t be pulling out your stale PEEPS for these brownies!
Speaking of these brownies, lets talk about the layers for a minute.
Last year I made some Chocolate Chip Toffee Fudge Bars. They had a delicious crust with a layer of fudge. So I decided to use that same crust theory on some brownies. Then it occurred to me that these brownies needed marshmallows! That’s where the PEEPS came into play and the S’mores brownies became a reality!
These brownies have a delicious graham cracker crust and a layer of rich chocolate fudge. They are then topped with some fudgy brownies (not cake-like please). A PEEP sits on top of these cuties not only for the Holiday appeal but for the added marshmallow flavor! YUM. Be sure you scroll down to the end of this post for the recipe!!
Today a bunch of my blog friends are sharing some of their PEEPS recipes. I’ve listed them all below. But first, I told you there would be a giveaway. Look at all the PEEPS goodies you can win by entering this giveaway! Oh my word, I’m pretty jealous right now…because I’m pretty certain I could make some of those go stale (which is they way I like them, remember)!!!
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Ingredients
- 2 cup graham crackers (about 13 whole grahams),
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 bag (11.5oz) milk chocolate morsels
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 box (18.3oz) fudge brownie mix (I used Duncan Hines chewy fudge brownies for 13x9 pan)
- 20 PEEPS
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse grahams until fine. Add melted butter with a fork and press into the bottom of a parchment paper lined 13x9.
- In a medium sized glass bowl, heat condensed milk in microwave for one minute. Add butter and milk chocolate morsels and return to microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth (may need to heat an additional 30 seconds). Pour over graham crust.
- Prepare brownie batter according to package directions (don't bake yet). Make sure you buy a brownie mix for a 13x9 recipe, and make the fudgy version (not cake-like). Pour brownie batter over fudge layer.
- Place in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Remove and press PEEPS into top, 5 across, 4 down. Allow brownies to cool completely in pan. Remove with parchment paper and cut into rectangles. ENJOY.
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I love Peeps too!! And the brownies look so fudgy and moist and gooey!! I want!! And I am not going to lie I totally forgot Easter is only a week and a half away!! I really should remember since it’s my birthday as well as Easter on the 31st!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen recently posted..Homemade Rainbow Chip Cupcakes
Well if I forget, Happy Birthday!!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
Wow! I want one of these right now!
Anne @The Cooking Campaign recently posted..My Favorite Thai Fried Rice!
I wouldn’t mind having one for breakfast myself…
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
I love a melty Peep on a Graham Cracker!
Very cute! Although I am not a big fan of Peeps. That’s ok, I’ll save those for for some one else and I’ll devour the fudge brownie!
Totally cool with me
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
I love Peeps bobbing around in my hot chocolate!
We love PEEPS right out of the package!
Wow…these brownies look amazing!! I love anything s’mores…especially S’meeps!!:)
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons recently posted..Peeps Bird House S’mores on a Stick and a Spring Hop Along PEEPS Party & Giveaway!!
Oh yum! Peeps are my favorite…I love them for almost every season!! Easter is my still my favorite though.
Peeps are a childhood staple of Easter. I had never thought about eating them as part of a dessert. My youngest will love the Layered S’mores Brownies. I can’t wait to try the chocolate covered ones.
I love to eat my peeps straight from the package or with peanut butter on them
Those fudgey brownies with a crust are killing me…I love how dark and decadent they look!!!! And so cute and festive with the Peeps on top!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups
Peeps on top of brownies, YUM!
Beth @ Hungry Happenings recently posted..Peeps Party – Raiding the Carrot Patch Peeps Pudding
Agreed! thanks Beth
These peeps brownies are so cute. Thanks for the recipe & the sweepstakes. We love peeps, so any excuse to use them s always welcome!
I like to open the package and let them set out for awhile so they get kinda hard & crusty. They’re really good that way! Thanks for the giveaway!!
My husband just brought home a package of Peeps for me last weekend (they ARE my favorite holiday treat) and I enjoyed them sitting on my bed, reading my emails, while the kids were outside. I just brushed the sugar crumbs off the bed and myself after polishing off the whole package.
Julia @cookandburn recently posted..Just a Reminder: You can sub spaghetti squash for pasta
Get into my belly! The brownies look amazing!
Karyn – Pint Sized Baker recently posted..Easter Peeps in their Finest – It’s a Peeps Giveaway Party
Ahhhh I love s’mores brownies and these peeps are just too gosh darn cute!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Brown Butter Chocolate Stuffed Toffee Chip Cookies
Thanks Kayle
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm brownies! WANT!
What a great idea Aimee! LOVE that fudge layer and well. Crust.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Pavlova Peeps Nests
My favorite way to enjoy peeps is by putting them on cupcakes as easter decorations <3
Yum, yum! These sound delicious
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma’s Cookie recently posted..PEEPS Magician’s Hat Marshmallow Bites & Giveaway
I like my peeps best a day or two old!
I like Peeps plain but would like to try them as a smore.
My favorite way to eat Peeps is just straight from the pack, but they’re delicious as s’mores too!
Melissa recently posted..Biscoff Bars
They are so cute!
Helene recently posted..Friday Favourites: The 30 Minute Vegan’s Taste of Europe & Finally… Food I Can Eat Giveaway
I love to eat my peeps straight from the package.
I love mine stale too!
I love putting the Peeps in the microwave & watching them expand!
I like my Peeps fresh from the package.
Kathy recently posted..Quinoa-Pumpkin Seed Granola
Peeps are a favorite of mine, I love to see different ways to implement them into baking
so fun!
Like you, I enjoy my Peeps slightly stale. One day out of the package is perfect.
Between you and Jocelyn praising the wonders of stale Peeps, looks like I need to rip open a package and set ‘em out for awhile to enjoy them stale! If you say so
these brownies look SO gooey and delish, Aimee!
Totally try them stale, although now I want to try one frozen per a reader’s request!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
I am a traditionalist, yellow peeps head first.
I love them fresh or stale!
No pics came in!!! I usually get them.
Usually I love Peeps straight out of the box but I have discovered the chocolate covered Peeps and they might be my new favorite!
Oh I love the looks of these! Graham cracker crust layer, fudge layer, brownie layer, and a peeps layer…yum! Can’t go wrong making anything s’mores
Mmmmmm that fudge layer is like the icing on the cake! YUM!
I would eat them plain but would like to try them layered in brownies!
I just pulled these out of the oven a little while ago and they look and smell fabulous! My only problem is that the peeps didn’t stick to the brownies
I’m going to use a bit of buttercream and “glue” them on. Thanks for the great recipe!
Did you press the PEEP immediately while still warm? Buttercream works too though
ENJOY!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
I have had peeps and brownies on my mind all day! Then I stopped by and I am so excited to see how this has turned out! They look amazing!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet recently posted..Comment on Raspberry Chocolate Popcorn by thebittersideofsweet
And oh yeah, I almost forgot…I LOVE my peeps frozen!
Oooh, I think I need to try that!! Frozen?!?!?
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
I prefer peeps stale too!
SO fun!! I love the yellow peeps and love to eat them straight out of the package!
I’m not much of a PEEPS person, but my sister is absolutely OBSESED with them! She has put them in the microwave to make them get huge, she has put them in her hot chocolate, just plain eaten them, and dipped them in chocolate!
I can’t wait to make these!
You had me at Fudge. *drool*
Finally!!!! Someone agrees with me about stale peeps! It’s true, they were always stuck to the Easter Grass…but that’s the beauty of them….adn the staler the better! I have archived peeps with dates on them. I buy a new package and slit it open and date it. If I don’t get a new batch of peeps…I cannot eat the stale peeps. That’s the rule! I’ve always been a simple peeps person, however, I just might go over the edge fot these peep smore’s brownies!!!!!
Stale peep lovers UNITE!!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway
I like dipping Peeps in hot cocoa!
SO MANY PEEPS! I am loving this peeps party happening on all my favorite blogs, but it DOES make it quite hard to pick which recipe to try….maybe I’ll just stockpile on Peeps and try them all – that sounds reasonable right?
Jess @ OnSugarMountain recently posted..Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes: A Guest Post from Baker Becky
You’ve been one busy baker! These look insanely good AND decadent! The Peeps are just too cute.
I just love the idea of doing smores & things with Peeps. Super cute, creative & fun!!!
I love to eat PEEPS straight from the package while they are FRESH! They are my favorite candy! I love your recipe; thanks for sharing.
Those brownies. I kinda have no words. whoa.
I like to use them in smores instead of boring marshmallows! Thanks for the chance to win!
I like to open them up and let them get hard!!!!
yummy.
Hello deliciousness. I can’t wait to give these a try.
Peeps are one of my all time favorites!
I love Peeps and can’t wait to try this recipe. I am addicted to all of your fudge recipes and make them often.
Thanks for testing out all of these recipes and sharing them. You rock!!
These look absolutely incredible! Love chocolate and marshmallow! Such a fantastic addition to the Peeps party! So glad we got to collaborate
-Lindsay Ann @ Dollhouse Bake Shoppe
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omygoodnessiwantsomenow! I am in the eat ‘em stale club too! thanks for playing along!!
michelle recently posted..Hula Bunny PEEPS and a Spring Hop Along PEEPS Party!!
The peeps look soo cute laying on their bed of fudgy brownies! I’d like to stretch out on some brownies some time too
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Cornflakes Easter Nests
Haha, this cracked me up!!! can you imagine how fun that would be? And delicious…
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Spinach and Bacon Salad
Put the peeps in the microwave and blow them up!
I love Peeps! I always had a ton of Peeps at Easter because I would trade with my siblings. They didn’t like Peeps and I didn’t like Cadbury creme eggs. So we would do a trade.
The graham cracker crust sounds so yummy with the fudgy brownies! The peeps just pop with color against the brownies too!
Oops, that last comment was from Sue of Munchkin Munchies:)
I love Peeps! They look great on these Brownies.
Chocolate covered!
I love peeps anyway they come!
These look great!
I enjoy then fresh out of the package!
I love peeps!
Looks awesome.
P.S. I like them stale, too. I also like stale cheetos and stale popcorn.
I love marshmallow peeps fresh from the little trays!
I am OBSESSED with Peeps! I still have a stash leftover from Valentine’s day I’m working on. I just love eating them right out of the package but they have to be fresh for me!
I can’t wait to try peeps Martinis.
Straight out of the box!
s’more brownies!? Say what…I think I need these now.
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik recently posted..Peeping PEEPS
We all love PEEPS right out of the package fresh and gooey!
I made these yesterday to take to our youth group last night. They were fabulous! I didn’t put the peeps on them though because I needed to get a lot of servings out the bars. Everyone loved them! The fudge layer was incredible!
Kathy recently posted..Tuscan Salad
Kathy! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!!! thanks for the feedback
My husband would be all over these! Sadly, I’m not a chocolate fan (saved me many calories over the years), but I do try to make him some chocolaty treats every once in a while
Random question, do you use a program to get your recipe to show up in that format on your blog?
Danielle recently posted..Pancit Canton
Hi Danielle,
I use ziplist.com to add all my recipes. Thanks for stopping by
Thanks! I just can’t figure out how to make the image of the actual recipe appear on my post. I’ll keep working with it.
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There are many ways that I eat peeps whole of course. Melt them in the microwave for smores.
I like the chocolate dipped peeps!
my mom got me hooked on stale peeps as a kid! I like them on toast with a thin layer of peanut butter
We always had peeps in our easter baskests too! I’ve always LOVED them, any way. Stale or fresh!
I like them fresh out of the box
Love these brownies! Thought about making them and individually wrapping them for my son and his college friends (girls) on the hall, they seem to be the recipients of my goodies!
I like to leave my peeps out over night until they are slightly hard! They’re so good that way!
Peeps are so cute and colorful; I love using them as decoration, like on top of cupcakes.
I just braved Walmart (the horror!) for some Party Cake Peeps for a batch of Peeps Cake Batter Candy from Cookies & Cups.
I don’t actually eat PEEPS–however, they bring me lots of enjoyment! My kids love PEEPS and now I have a grandson who likes them, too. Their delight in these goodies makes me smile. The other way I enjoy PEEPS is by putting them in the microwave and watching them expand
Thanks for the giveaway!
I stick them on a graham cracker and microwave them for a couple seconds. YUM.
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Like Peeps when they get hard. Put one in my mouth with a drink of carbonated soda so they bubble.
I love eating Peeps when they are dipped in dark chocolate!
I love to get a few packages of peeps and invite my parents over. My dad’s favorite “candy” is peeps, so my kids and I always buy him at least a few packages a year. We have him come over to pick them up and he very seldom actually goes home with peeps. Kids can’t keep their hands off them!!!
I love Peeps any way I can get them!!! I mostly eat them straight out of the box!
…my favorite way to enjoy Peeps is to give them to my kids & watch their smiles
Plain! Thanks for the chance
looks like a wonderful Easter theme recipe! thanks for sharing : )
LOVE peeps stale or fresh. I feel a bit embarrassed admitting I like them so much. They seem like a kid treat for sure.
These are amazing!! Looking forward to giving them a try this weekend, after the bunny makes his big drop of peeps!! Thanks for the inspiration!
“his big drop of peeps” HAHA, that cracked me up
ENJOY!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Gouda Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
We made these today! Huge hit!!!! Total YUMMINESS! Thanks for the great recipe!
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