Inspiration comes in many packages, shapes, and sizes, and it is not often that we encounter a candy manufacturer that takes a tried and true product and makes it better.
We review hundreds of different candies yearly, and while our focus is on old school retro candy, we love when something new and whimsical AND DELICIOUS crosses our path and Candy Cane Marshmallow Peeps surely fit the bill. Peeps have a storied history as they were introduced in 1953 and have been a holiday staple ever since.
Many a debate has centered around whether they are better fresh or slightly hard – we will “plead the fifth” on our personal opinion, although we will admit that we have aficionados call us and ask if we have any that have “been around for a long time.” – but most everyone will agree that they are a candy that is fun to eat and often fun to play with too.
Packed in festive holiday packaging with ten Red & White speckled “chicks” per unit, Candy Cane Marshmallow Peeps offer a unique taste sensation. The marshmallow is fluffy, soft, and sweet, yet the candy cane pieces add a minty touch that changes the flavor as well as texture giving each piece a subtle crunchiness. The combination makes one glad that there are multiple units in every package, and each piece is gluten-free and has only 27 calories making it a healthier snack, assuming you can eat only one!
Is there any wonder why Peeps have been a favorite for close to 70 years. As the old saying goes, “ if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but as we learned from the different varieties of Marshmallow Peeps that surface from time to time, it is ok to tweak a little bit!
Each ten-pack unit of Candy Cane Marshmallow Peeps is individually wrapped, measures approximately 4.75” x 5.75” and has a net weight of 3 oz.
