Marshmallow Cupcakes + Marshmallow Frosting
Peeps. You love them or you hate them. There seems to be no middle ground with these little guys. I confess that I’m not a fan. My family however thinks that Easter won’t come if the sugar-dusted bunnies and chicks don’t start making an appearance in our home each spring. They are cute I admit. So this year I made them into sugar cookies and placed them atop marshmallow-filled cupcakes. I get the cuteness factor without the yuck factor – double win!
First you want to make some cupcakes. I had leftover batter from a small marble cake I made. Then I used an apple corer to make holes in the cupcakes. You could also just use a paring knife.
Next came a little glaze with some French Vanilla syrup. If you don’t have this you could use a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) or just skip this step altogether. Drop in a marshmallow-the stores are packed with pastel bunny shaped ones right now. Then pile on some MARSHMALLOW FROSTING and a cookie.
I must admit that these are the only 4 cupcakes that got a fancy peep cookie – the rest got topped with another pastel bunny marshmallow and sent along to work with my husband. If you were to make the mini peeps just use your favorite (or store-bought) sugar cookie recipe, cover in frosting and pile on pink or yellow sugar sprinkles.

Marshmallow Cupcakes + Marshmallow Frosting
Cupcakes stuffed with marshmallows and frosted with marshmallow fluff frosting
Ingredients:
- 24 prepared cupcakes
- 1 bag of marshmallows
- 2-3 tablespoons French Vanilla Torani syrup
- ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 (7oz) jar of marshmallow cream
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 (16oz) package of powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
Directions:
For the Cupcakes:
- Prepare cupcakes and let cool completely. Using an apple corer or small paring knife cut a hole into each cupcake being careful not to cut through to the bottom.
- Using a pastry brush spread syrup over cupcakes and place a marshmallow inside the hollowed out hole.
- Combine butter, marshmallow cream, and vanilla in mixer and beat on medium speed until combined.
- Slowly add powdered sugar. Use heavy cream (or milk) as needed to thin the icing to the consistency that you prefer.
Notes:
- Simple syrup {heat equal parts sugar and water until sugar is melted} can be substituted for Torani Syrup. Add a dash of vanilla extract.

These cupcakes are adorable!
Oh my! Just perfect for Easter!
Holy yum!!!!! These are too cute! I love the little cookie addition.
very cute idea! I’ve never seen marshmallow filled cupcakes.
Adorbs! I love how you totally jazzed up the store bought cupcakes and made them something super special. Love the idea of the simple syrup, too. Cute!
That is so clever!
The kids must love these! Looks so good too.
Oh my goodness, so cute! I love the sugar cookies – I really thought they were Peeps before I read!
Peeps are a very American thing, I’d never seen them until I moved here. I detest them, but am getting such a kick out of what everyone is doing with them on the food blogs. YOur cupcakes look great.
how adorable are these love them~ I love marshmallow anything~ but these are just darling~
These sound yummy! I love the idea of that marshmallow frosting with a chocolate cupcake.
These are adorable, Katrina! Almost too cute to eat…almost being the operative word ;)!
what a great idea Katrina!!
They sure are cute. I must confess to being a peep disliker. I haven’t had one since I was little, but I’m pretty sure they still taste the same. I bet the kids would love these.
-Gina-
Adorable. I’m not a fan of peeps either so I love this substitution. 🙂
So cute! I love how you made them into a cookie and then a cupcake topper. Your family is so lucky!
I am not a fan of peeps but these are so darn cute that I might make them anyway!
Honestly I just wish that I have the energy and creativity like you do! I love this presentation too..how creative!!!
Have a wonderful evening!!!
I am with you. I am not a big fan of peeps. They were my grandmothers favorite treat and always included them in our baskets.
Those are adorable!
Soooo cute! You are amazing!!
Marshmallow on marshmallow = awesome. I typically ‘bleh’ peeps too but I often get sucked in by their high cute factor. Nice deflection!
These are so cute! What a creative idea for Easter!
You are so creative! They are absolutely adorable cupcakes! Perfect for the season 🙂
Your mini peeps cookies are SO CUTE!
How cute – but Im with you peeps are ew!!
Peep cakes! I love this idea. Adorable.
Marshmallow ANYTHING is always a hit at our house!! Such a fantastic recipe 🙂
These are so cute, creative and perfect for Easter! Great job, Katrina. Thanks for sharing and happy (early) Easter to you!
These are insanely CUTE! What a perfect kid-pleaser. How creative…love the idea!!
Cute! I love the surprise marshmallow in the middle and the coffee syrup tip.
Oh my, these are adorable! I love your creativity, Katrina!
These are adorable!
How cute are those?!? I really love this recipe!
Super cute! Peeps don’t do it for me either! And I agree…either you love em or hate em! Did you make those adorable peep cookies or did you buy them? My kids would LOVE these…
Very creative and darling looking cupcakes. Definitely perfect for Easter :o)
How sweet are these! Very cute!!!!
This is such a fun idea. We are totally making these this weekend!
How fun and delicious! Thanks for sharing! Happy Easter 🙂
I’m not a fan of peeps either, my old roommate when I was in school loved them and I never understood why. I’d much rather eat a peep shaped cookie! Lovely as always Katrina.
I don’t know what to say these are SO CUTE
These are oh so cute! thanks for sharing this 🙂
So cute Katrina!!!
What a great idea! I especially love the marshmallow frosting.
I’d love to have you share your recipe on Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there! http://alli-n-son.com/2011/04/21/quick-no-rise-chocolate-cinnamon-rolls/
so amazing. what an easter treat. hope you can share you recipe on our Momtrends linky here: http://bit.ly/hcY8lO
By the way, I’ve given you an award today over at Deep Dish 🙂
I’m back to look at these beauties once again… I love ’em!! 🙂
Hi Katrina, Just stopped by to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter! Your sugar peeps do look so cute.
So adorable! Happy belated Easter!
Hi Katrina! Happy belated Easter! Thank you for your comment on my Chicken Adobo post. I can’t believe I didn’t know about your website till now and I’m glad to find you! You have such a cute website design and all the sweets look so good! I am looking forward to your new post already.
Love the happy look and feel of your blog :). And what a wonderful idea, filling the cupcakes with marshmallow…!!
These cupcakes look adorable, I’m sure I’d be very popular with my little nephew if I made them. Your recipes are so fun and creative, I’m drooling over the cereal eggs and peanut butter dessert shooters! 🙂
I always love your cookies and sweets, so yummy and cute 🙂 this one is adorable!!!