How to Make Chocolate Covered Peeps
Unwrap the peeps from their packaging., Melt the melting chocolate in a double boiler. , Dip the peeps into the chocolate., Remove from the bowl and place on wax paper or parchment paper to set., If adding sprinkle decorations, this needs to be done...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Unwrap the peeps from their packaging.
The type of peeps is entirely up to your preferences. -
Step 2: Melt the melting chocolate in a double boiler.
, Use tongs or wear disposable gloves to hold the peeps.
You might find it helps to also use a spoon to spoon over melted chocolate, as well as the simple dip.
This is helpful because the sugary texture of the peep can cause the chocolate to drip off in parts, so you'll need to keep spooning the chocolate back in place. , If you have a marble slab, the peeps can set on this; cover with wax paper first. , Either sprinkle over or roll quickly in a saucer or wide bowl of sprinkles. , An array of chicks or bunnies can look very cute when packaged in this way. , If placing in an Easter basket, wrap in clear cellophane first, either individually or in a line. , Use such items as chopped jelly beans, small pieces of shoestring licorice, carefully chopped M&Ms, etc.
These items must be stuck on the peep while the chocolate is still wet; be aware that if the candy item is too heavy, it risks sliding down the face of the peep and making a mess.
Cake frosting or icing in a tube can be more effective and less heavy than adding candies if you want to decorate further.
For bunny peeps, the addition of just one thing can be very effective––namely, a tail.
To make this, use small marshmallows cut in half.
Stick onto the base of the back of the wet chocolate coated bunny and dry facing downward, with the tail sticking up.
These are very cute. -
Step 3: Dip the peeps into the chocolate.
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Step 4: Remove from the bowl and place on wax paper or parchment paper to set.
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Step 5: If adding sprinkle decorations
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Step 6: this needs to be done quickly at the time of bringing the peep out of the dip and just before laying the peep down to set.
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Step 7: If giving as a gift
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Step 8: arrange in a chocolate/candy gift box lined with parchment or wax paper
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Step 9: then place Easter colored tissue paper over the top.
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Step 10: If displaying
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Step 11: these can be added to all sorts of candy Easter displays
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Step 12: such as on plates
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Step 13: in bowls or on top of baked items.
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Step 14: If you'd like to keep decorating the peep
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Step 15: small pieces of candy can be added to the facial area of the peep to restore its eyes
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Step 16: nose and mouth features.
Detailed Guide
The type of peeps is entirely up to your preferences.
, Use tongs or wear disposable gloves to hold the peeps.
You might find it helps to also use a spoon to spoon over melted chocolate, as well as the simple dip.
This is helpful because the sugary texture of the peep can cause the chocolate to drip off in parts, so you'll need to keep spooning the chocolate back in place. , If you have a marble slab, the peeps can set on this; cover with wax paper first. , Either sprinkle over or roll quickly in a saucer or wide bowl of sprinkles. , An array of chicks or bunnies can look very cute when packaged in this way. , If placing in an Easter basket, wrap in clear cellophane first, either individually or in a line. , Use such items as chopped jelly beans, small pieces of shoestring licorice, carefully chopped M&Ms, etc.
These items must be stuck on the peep while the chocolate is still wet; be aware that if the candy item is too heavy, it risks sliding down the face of the peep and making a mess.
Cake frosting or icing in a tube can be more effective and less heavy than adding candies if you want to decorate further.
For bunny peeps, the addition of just one thing can be very effective––namely, a tail.
To make this, use small marshmallows cut in half.
Stick onto the base of the back of the wet chocolate coated bunny and dry facing downward, with the tail sticking up.
These are very cute.
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