Peeps Skillet Smores (Printable)
Gooey melted chocolate topped with toasted colorful Peeps marshmallows, served warm with graham crackers for dipping.
# 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, any color
→ Dippers
04 - 12 graham crackers, broken into pieces
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Place chocolate chips and butter in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. Heat in oven for 3-4 minutes until mostly melted. Remove and stir gently until smooth.
03 - Arrange Peeps in a single layer over melted chocolate, covering the surface completely.
04 - Return skillet to oven and bake for 4-6 minutes until Peeps are puffed and lightly golden. Watch closely to prevent burning.
05 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with graham cracker pieces for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Peeps get perfectly toasted and chewy in a way that regular marshmallows never achieve
- Everything comes together in one pan in under fifteen minutes with zero actual campfire required
- The colorful marshmallows make this instantly festive for any holiday or casual gathering
02 -
- The Peeps can go from perfectly toasted to burnt in less than a minute so stand right there watching them during those final minutes
- This dessert needs to be eaten straight from the oven because chocolate and marshmallows both lose their magic when they start to cool
03 -
- Cast iron skillets hold heat beautifully and keep everything warm longer while serving
- Position your Peeps with their faces facing up for a slightly creepy but hilarious presentation