Peeps Bunny Cone Treats are adorable and super simple to make. Decorate ice cream cones with sprinkles, fill them with orange fluff, and decorate each one with a Peeps marshmallow bunny and a few jelly beans. Best of all these won't melt!
They are an edible favor for a springtime get-together or an Easter treat that will brighten your festive table and put a big smile on your guests' faces.
These Peeps bunny cone treats are filled with delicious Mandarin Orange Fluff and then topped with adorable Peeps marshmallow bunnies.
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The flat bottomed cake cones will stand by themselves on a small plate, or you can place them in a small flat bottomed dish with jelly beans for another look.
Peeps marshmallow bunnies come in several colors and you can use any color to make these treats. I love the look of the purple Peeps marshmallow bunnies, so I chose those and then selected colors that would go well with the purple bunnies, like orange, yellow, and green. You can use any colors that are complementary to the bunnies you choose.
Here's What You Need to Make Peeps Bunny Cone Treats
- White Candy Melts - I used the bright white color to make the pastel colors pop.
- Small Cake-Style Ice Cream Cones - These need to be flat-bottomed cones.
- Sprinkles - Choose sprinkles in colors that go well with your bunnies.
- Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies - Choose your favorite bunny color.
- Toothpicks - You will need a toothpick to secure your bunny into the top of the filled cone.
- Small Jelly Beans - The small "Jelly Bird Egg" look the best and just a few look very cute at the base of the bunny.
- Mandarin Orange Fluff - This makes in minutes and can be made the day or evening before making the treats.
How to Make Them
The overall steps to make these bunny cone treats are:
- Melt the white candy melts.
- Dip the cones in the white coating.
- Roll the cones in the sprinkles.
- Let the cones dry.
- Fill the cones with Mandarin Orange Fluff.
- Garnish each cone with a Peeps marshmallow bunny and a few candies.
Let's look at each simple step in detail!
Follow the package directions to melt the white candy. Let the candy cool slightly so that it is not runny. Dip each cone and let any excess melted candy drip off. Then, let the cone sit for a few minutes before pressing the rim into the sprinkles.
Press the edge of the cone sideways into the sprinkles to get good coverage of the sprinkles.
Let the cones dry for about an hour.
Fill each cone with your favorite fluff salad. I like the colors and taste of Mandarin Orange Fluff. Fill the base of the cone with fluff using a teaspoon and top the cone with some fluff as a base for the bunnies to sit on.
You can also use an ice cream scoop for a rounded ice cream cone look. This looks nice for parties and showers that don't have an Easter theme.
Insert a toothpick into the bottom of a marshmallow bunny and center the bunny on the top of the cone of marshmallow fluff. Add a few small jelly beans to the side of the bunny.
My Top Tips
♡ Let the cones dry thoroughly after rolling them in the sprinkles. This will keep the candy coating from smearing when you fill the cones.
♡ Choose colors that go well together for the best look. You can vary the colors of the sprinkles to go with the bunnies and the fluff.
Storage
I have stored these in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours and they have held up well.
Substitutions
You can make these treats with Peeps marshmallow chicks instead of bunnies.
Fill the decorated cones with your favorite fluff, like pistachio, cherry, or even chocolate!
Instead of decorating with jelly beans use some shredded coconut that has been dyed green to simulate grass.
Peeps Bunny Cone Treats
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
- Small Bowl
- Small Dishes
- Teaspoon
- Ice Cream Cone Scoop
Materials & Ingredients
- 8 Ounces White Candy Melts
- 12 Each Flat Bottom Cake Cones
- 3 Ounces Multi-Colored Sprinkles
- 12 Each Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies
- 36 Each Small Jelly Beans
- 12 Each Toothpicks
- 4 Cups Mandarin Orange Fluff
Instructions
- Melt candy melts according to package instructions. Dip the top of each cone in the melted candy. Let the cones dry slightly before proceeding. The dipped cone should be tacky and not runny.8 Ounces White Candy Melts, 12 Each Flat Bottom Cake Cones
- Roll the top of the cone In the sprinkles and allow the cones to thorughly dry.3 Ounces Multi-Colored Sprinkles
- While the cones dry, insert a toothpick in through the bottom of each marshmallow bunny.12 Each Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies, 12 Each Toothpicks
- Fill each cone with Mandarin Orange Fluff.4 Cups Mandarin Orange Fluff
- Decorate each filled cone with a marshmallow bunny and 3 small jelly beans.36 Each Small Jelly Beans
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