Updated April 2, 2026, 8:16 a.m. ET
They’re fluffy, puffy, and they draw deep divisions in our popular culture, especially in the spring, when Easter approaches.
I’m speaking, of course, about marshmallow Peeps, the ubiquitous, super-sweet treats with the crunchy, sugary exterior and that come in different shapes, including that of rabbits, but perhaps most famously, in the form of baby chicks with black dots for eyes.