A toothsome tray of traditional Peepmobiles
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For many people, Easter is a time of spiritual reflection. In addition, Easter celebrates the end of winter in some parts of the world and the promise of spring. The holiday also brings fun, in the form of candy and crafts. These two collide in one of our favorite traditions, the Peepmobile!

Think of the Peepmobile as a fast and furious twist on the gingerbread house. A Peepmobile is a sugary sports car driven by a steely-eyed marshmallow bunny (marketed under the trade name Peeps). You can try making a Peepmobile yourself—it’s a fun and creative way to use up any extra Easter treats.

A traditional Peepmobile is made with a snack cake chassis. With the help of an adult, cut or hollow out a small space to accommodate the marshmallow bunny. Miniature cookies make good tires, and a miniature pretzel is perfect for the steering wheel. A dab of frosting can help to hold the whole thing together.

“The Fast and the Fluffy” by Jeff De La Rosa
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Most years, we at World Book take a break from our duties to share a tray of Peepmobiles in fun and fellowship. But this year, with social distancing measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our Peepmobile rally looked a little different.

“Candy Paint (feat. Dua Peepa and Ariana Grandelicious)” by Madeline King
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We couldn’t share treats in person, so we turned the event into a do-it-yourself celebration of custom car culture—a contest we called Peep My Ride. Each of the participants created a custom racer. The only rule was that all the parts had to be edible. Then, we gathered online to share photos of our tricked-out treats and vote on the winner.

“Be Peep-Pared” by Will Adams
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The creativity exceeded all expectations. There was an elegant Peeps-drawn carriage, a Girl Scout cookie-powered roadster, and even an appearance by Dua Peepa and Ariana Grandelicious. In the end, only one winner could be crowned, and that prize went to the tart-looking Sour Striker.

“Peep-Drawn Carriage” by Echo González
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We hope you will try your hand at this fun holiday tradition, and share your results with friends and loved ones, whether in person or in pictures. Most of all, we hope you have a happy Easter!

“Sour Striker” by Lauren Kelliher
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