Boooooooooooo! It’s that time of year again – Halloween season. Actually, several stores where I live have been ready for Halloween since mid-August (no kidding!). I don’t understand the need to rush the holidays and seasons.
It’s hard to get into the Halloween spirit until the weather starts to cool down a bit.
Last week my husband and I visited a Halloween store – one that specifically sells awesome decorations and more costumes than you can possibly imagine. It was from that moment on that we have been in the Halloween spirit.
I miss my kids being little and buying costumes for them. They are teenagers now and don’t go trick or treating, although my daughter is going to a Halloween bash this year.
One of my weaknesses this time a year (aside from buying new decorations) is the candy. Oh my! The candy is everywhere! It’s hard not to buy up all my favorites because I know they’ll be gone before Halloween night swings around.
PEEPS® has a new product this year, as well as some returning favorites. I know that PEEPS® are not something you would normally give out to trick or treaters, but they are delicious treats for your kids, grandchildren, party guests and even yourself.
New this year, PEEPS® is offering;
NEW PEEPS® Tombstones: These fun and frightening PEEPS® marshmallow shapes are sure to be gobbled up this fall. The scary grave markers include silly epitaphs that will grab fans’ attention. The new shape is perfect for recipes and crafting spooky décor for Halloween festivities! SRP: $1.49 – $1.79 for a nine count package.
NEW PEEPS® Pumpkin Spice Flavored Chicks Dipped in White Fudge: With the arrival of fall starts the pumpkin spice craze! Now PEEPS® is joining the highly anticipated trend with new marshmallow Chicks in a pumpkin spice flavor that are dipped in white fudge. SRP: $1.99 for three count package.
NEW PEEPS® Caramel Apple Flavored Chicks Dipped in Caramel Fudge: Caramel apples now come in a cute and quirky Chick shape! PEEPS® captured the taste of this fall tradition with marshmallow Chicks that are apple flavored and dipped in caramel fudge. SRP: $1.99 for three count package.
NEW PEEPS® Candy Corn Flavored Chicks Dipped in White Fudge: Orange, yellow and white, these PEEPS® Chicks are sure to delight! PEEPS® is now making Chicks that are candy corn flavored that will be gobbled up this fall. To really give your taste buds an extra treat these festive Chicks are dipped in white fudge. SRP: $1.99 for three count package.
I love that PEEPS® now has a Pumpkin Spice product. Pumpkin Spice is so “in” these days. Everyone is on the “pumpkin spice bandwagon.” LOL!
I’ve tried each of the new PEEPS® and let me tell you, they are DELISH! My favorite is the Caramel Apple. The PEEPS® dipped in caramel. Marshmallows and caramel – who knew they would make a yummy combination.
I have to laugh about the first time my kids saw the Tombstone PEEPS®. They are actually gray in color (a light gray). My kids were trying to guess what flavor they were. They actually don’t have much of a flavor. They simply taste like marshmallows.
PEEPS® is also bringing back some favorite Halloween PEEPS® too.
PEEPS® Chocolate Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Cats: A black cat crossing your path is usually a scary sight around Halloween time, but these chocolate mousse cats are sure to delight. Any child would be happy to get these yummy cats as a Halloween favor. SRP: $0.79 – $0.99 for four count package, $1.39 – $1.69 for eight count package.
PEEPS® Marshmallow Ghosts: Boo! These white ghost-shaped marshmallows adorned with spooky faces can be enjoyed in a package size of three or nine. These marshmallow flavored ghosts are perfect for decorating and crafting throughout the Halloween season. SRP: $0.79 – $0.99 for three count package, $1.39 – $1.69 for nine count package.
PEEPS® Marshmallow Pumpkins: Have fun with Halloween pumpkins without all the carving mess! These orange pumpkin-shaped marshmallows decorated with jack-o-lantern faces come in a delicious marshmallow flavor. SRP: $0.79 – $0.99 for eight count package, $1.39 – $1.69 for 24 count package.
PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Orange Chicks: Indulging in this package of three delectable marshmallow Chicks dipped in milk chocolate is a perfect way to reward yourself with a sweet treat this Halloween. These Chicks are a representation of iconic Halloween colors with the orange marshmallow and deep chocolate color. SRP: $1.99 for a three count package.
I love the milk chocolate dipped Chicks. The orange color throws me off (it’s such a bright color) but they taste so good. Marshmallow and chocolate together is a great combination.
My husband prefers the ghosts and pumpkins over the flavored or dipped PEEPS®. He’s “old school” I guess.
If you are looking for treats to pass out to trick or treaters, check out the individually packaged MIKE AND IKE® Halloween offerings.
Mummy’s Mix/Vampire Variety Snack Pack: When you can’t decide between the two delicious varieties, what do you do? MIKE AND IKE® won’t make you choose and wants you to have both. This variety bag comes with MIKE AND IKE® pouches of both the Mummy’s Mix and the Vampire Variety flavors. SRP: $5.00 – 5.50 for 45 count package, $7.00 – 7.75 for 72 count package.
Original Fruits Snack Pack: MIKE AND IKE® Original Fruits has been loved by kids and adults alike for 75 years. This fall you can enjoy the mix that started it all and give out the perfect treat to trick-or-treaters. This variety comes in both a snack pack and a new Halloween theater box. The Halloween theater box is available exclusively at Walmart. SRP: $2.50 – 3.00 for 21 count package, $1.00 – 1.50 for theater box.
I’ve always been a fan of MIKE AND IKE® candies. Even though you are suppose to chew them, I sometimes like to suck on them. I wait for the coating to dissolve then I chew the gummy part.
The original flavors are great but if you are looking for something that packs a powerful flavor punch, you should try the Vampire/Mummy Mix variety. The fruity flavors are really intense.
There is another fun option to hand out to trick or treaters this year – one I never though of before – HOT TAMALES®. If you have never had them before they are similar to MIKE AND IKE® candies as far as size, shape and texture – but these little candies pack a serious punch! They are super hot. Or at least I think they are hot. My kids and husband tell me that they are not hot at all. I guess you’ll have to try them for yourself.
I think this is a fun candy to offer kids at Halloween. It’s not something you typically find in their trick or treat bags. It’s unique.
Fierce Cinnamon Snack Pack: Want to give your trick-or-treaters something extra spicy for Halloween? This HOT TAMALES® snack pack is perfect for party favors or Halloween lunchbox treats. This variety comes in both a snack pack and a new Halloween theater box. The Halloween theater box is available exclusively at Walmart. SRP: $2.50 – 3.00 for 21 count package, $1.00 – 1.50 for theater box.
Another uncommon treat option is GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®. Sadly, not too many people I know personally know about these candies. I don’t know why. I’ve liked these for years. They are available year round in most candy aisles. They are the perfect combination of chocolate and peanuts.
Now these classic candies are available in individually wrapped snack size versions that you can pass out to those who come knocking on your door Halloween night.
We have – or should I say HAD – two bags of these (one milk and the other dark chocolate). My family has managed to eat them all up already. Now I have to go buy more for the trick or treaters.
- GOLDENBERG’S® Original Dark and Milk Chocolatey PEANUT CHEWS®: Just in time for Halloween, you can now buy Goldenberg’s® Original Dark or Milk Chocolatey Peanut Chews®. A monster’s favorite kind of Halloween candy is a combination of chewy chocolatey bites loaded with crunchy peanuts! This bag is perfect for handing out treats to all the neighborhood children. SRP: $2.99 – $3.49 per 12oz bag.
If you are on the look out for some great candies to offer to guests and trick or treaters you should consider PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and/or GOLDENBERG’S® Original Dark and Milk Chocolatey PEANUT CHEWS®. They are available where most Halloween candy is sold.
All of these brands are part of Peeps & Company. They are also available on the Peeps and Company website for purchase including other fun treats and goodies.
You can also save 30% off on the purchase of these candies by visiting the Peeps & Company website and using the discount code HALLOWPEEPS15. This code expires on October 31, 2015.
You can also check out the brands on their official websites and on social media.
Peeps & Company – Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.
Peeps – Website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.
Mike & Ike – Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Peanut Chews – Website, Facebook and Twitter.
Hot Tamales – Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Also, check out what others are saying by following the hashtag #Peepsonality.
Peeps & Company would like to give a lucky reader a box full of treats from the brands and products mentioned in this post. Thank you Peeps & Company!
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will end on October 8, 2015. The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email and will have three days to reply or a new winner will be chosen in their place.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me which of the above mentioned candies are your favorite – OR – which one are you most anxious to try?
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirement or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I received free product samples to review from PEEPS & COMPANY®. They provided me with the information, samples and discount code for readers. They are also providing the prize package. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Jodie Rector says
My favorite from above is Mike & Ike
Jackie says
I love Mike and Ike candy. I love chocolate, but sometimes I crave a fruity candy. Mike and Ike is perfect.
Thank you!
Lauren says
I like Hot Tamales.
KV says
I like the hot tamales.
Maureen says
I love Hot Tamales. It is weird because other than this candy I am not big on spicy hot foods
Jennifer Rote says
I want to try the GOLDENBERG’S® Original Dark Peanut Chews.
Linda Kish says
I like the marshmallow ghosts from PEEPS. I’d like to try the dark chocolate peanut chews.
Jessica To says
I want to try the Milk Chocolate Peanut Chews.
georgie c says
My favorite out of them I would say is the MIKE AND IKE® Original Fruits candies. I just love them!
Sara G says
My favorite candy is the ghost PEEPs.
shelly peterson says
The Hot Tamales are my favorite.
Brenda Haines says
The Mike and Ike Mummy Mix & Vampire Variety is first on my list this year!! I love Mike and Ike’s
Ellie Wright says
My favorites are Mike and Ike.
Darlene Owen says
I love Hot Tamales
Fiona N says
I am most excited to try PEEPS Milk Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Orange Chicks
Thank You for the chance
Anne says
I’ve loved Peeps my whole life, and in fact, “Peep” was a private nickname my mom had for me. I’m totally psyched to try all of the new flavors, especially the Caramel Apple Chicks Dipped in Caramel Fudge. Oh, my!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
Peeps are my favorite!
Amy C. says
I would love to try the caramel apple peeps!
Michele L says
I’d love to try the dark chocolate peanut chews. You can’t go wrong with nuts and chocolate.
Renee G says
I love hot tamales.
angie says
My favorite are the PEEPS.
Tina W says
I have always been a huge fan of Hot Tamales.
Ann Fantom says
I love GOLDENBERG’S PEANUT CHEWS
Cynthia C says
I want to try the Peanut Chews candy.
Margaret Smith says
Love the Mikes and Ikes and also the Hot Tamales…they are both favorites of mine. Thanks so much.
Amy Pratt says
I want those peeps that say Ima Gone.
Cheryl says
My favorite are Peanut Chews.
Melissa M says
I LOVE Mike n Ikes. They are so chewy good.
Cindy Merrill says
The Goldenberg Dark Chocolate peanut chews are my favorite! Very Yummy!
June S. says
I really like those Peeps a lot, I want to try these; Chocolate Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Cats:
DEBIJOT says
My favorite is Hot Tamales.
Kristie says
Peeps are my favorite! 🙂
Mary W says
I’m excited to try Peeps Chocolate Mousse flavored Marshmallow Cats. These look great and sound delicious!
Nancy says
Our family loves PEEPS. I’ll have to try the chocolate dipped PEEPS!
Jennifer Reed says
I absolutely love Peeps and the Halloween varieties they have out are adorable. My favorite is the stacked pumpkins.
Michele Behlen says
I want to try the Milk Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Orange Chicks.
melissa Resnick says
hot tamales.
Sara Sullivan says
I love hot tamales!
Christina Foley says
I’ve always been a fan of Mike & Ike candies too.. I have never heard of the Peanut Chews, but I would love to try them!!
Jeanna says
I’m excited to try the PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Orange Chicks!
Laurie Nykaza says
I like Hot Tamales and so do the rest of my family nice and hot!
beth shepherd says
I am a fan of Peeps. Thank you!
Kristen says
My favorite are Hot Tamales.
Kimberly Bauer says
I have never tried but would like to try the Pumpkin Spice Flavored Peeps
Dana Rodriguez says
I want to try the Goldenberg’s® Original Dark Chocolatey Peanut Chews.
Amanda B. says
Mike & Ikes are my favorite!
Denise S says
My favorite are the Peeps.
Brittney House says
I love love love peeps!
Gayle J says
I love Mike and Ikes.
Cynthia R says
I’m a fan of peeps and glad they branced out to other things besides the traditional chick peep.
Jessica Cox says
I love peeps I am excited to try the cat peeps
tina j says
dying to try those caramel apple peeps!
M.Clark says
Of the candies listed above I like MIKE AND IKE® and HOT TAMALES®, yummy.
Jason says
I like the Ghost Peeps
Robin Abrams says
I am excited to try the NEW PEEPS® Caramel Apple Flavored Chicks Dipped in Caramel Fudge. They sound like they would be so good
Lisa says
I love Mike and Ikes!!
Laura says
I want to try the peanut chews!
Natalie Brown says
My favorite is for sure the Mike & Ike’s. Pure candy loveliness! Thank-you. 🙂
Sarah Hall says
I would love to try the Peeps Milk Chocolate Dipped Orange Chicks.
sohamolina says
Peeps are my fave.
Dawn Monroe says
I want to try the Mummy Mix and Peeps Ghosts. That is the cutest basket!
Stephanie Liske says
I am most anxious for the Peeps.
Audra O'Hara says
I would like to try the pumpkin spice Peeps! My daughter would go straight for the Mike and Ike fruit snack packs.
Amanda S. says
Mike & Ike are my favorite!
Sarah L says
I want to try the PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Orange Chicks
Thanks for the contest.
Kyl Neusch says
the hot tamales
Deb K says
Milk Chocolate Peanut Chews.
Susan Christy says
Milk Chocolatey Peanut Chews – YUM
Rachel says
I LOVE Hot Tamales!!!
lana simanovicki says
I love the hot tamales
Amber Faith says
My favorite is Hot Tamales!
Amy Z. says
I’d like to try the Milk Chocolate Dipped Peeps Chicks!
Cynthia W says
I love PEEPS. They’re cute and they taste good!
Robin says
I always look forward to eating peeps.
ken ohl says
I love the hot tamales
latanya says
I’m excited about Milk Chocolatey PEANUT CHEWS
Trisha Burgess says
My favorite is the mike n Ike’s!!
Tara L says
My favorite is Mike & Ike’s but I would also like to try the Mummy’s Mix & Vampire Variety.
Heather K says
My favorite is Hot Tamales.
McKim says
I want to try the Original Dark Peanut Chews.
Lisa V. says
The peanut chews are my favorite.
Dorothy Deakyne says
My favorite is Milk Chocolate Peanut Chews
Kristi C says
My favorite are the Hot Tamales.
Keeley Sullivan says
My husband and I love Hot Tamales.
susan smoaks says
i am excited to try the PEEPS Milk Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Orange Chicks
Stephanie says
GOLDENBERG’S® Original Dark Peanut Chews
Stephanie Grant says
PEEPS are my favorite out of the mentioned candies so I’m super excited to try the Candy Corn flavored PEEPS 🙂
tina reynolds says
I love hot tamales I want to try the PEEPS® Milk Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Orange Chicks:
Tara Woods says
I would love to try the milk chocolate peanut chews.
Danielle Wood says
Mike and Ike’s are my favorite
Kate F. says
Mike & Ikes are my favorite.
Paula Tavernie says
My favorite is Mike and Ikes!!!
shawna says
Mike and Ike are my fav!
BILL HOFF says
We could eat those original dark peanut chews
Amanda Whitley says
i love mike and ikes the best.
Terra Heck says
I’m most anxious to try the Mummy’s Mix/Vampire Variety Snack Pack. Thanks.
partymix25(at)Hotmail(dot)com
Rachel Freer says
I love peeps! I would love to try the chocolate cats!
Becky Moore says
My favorite candy from the ones mentioned are Peeps 🙂
Nicole C. says
My favorite is the PEEPS® Marshmallow Ghosts .
Vikki Billings says
I would love to try the peanut chews, they look really good!
Melissa Teears says
I want to try the Carmel Apple Peeps
Stephanie o'day says
Mike and Ike’s are definitely my favorite candy from the post! I love Peeps too, but not as much as mike and ikes
Kathryn Mcneal says
I love hot tamales because of the cinnamon and the marshmallow peeps are another favorite.
Jason says
I love Hot TAMALES
Trisha McKee says
I’d most love to try the caramel apple peeps!
Jake B says
The peanut chews sound delicious
amy deeter says
I like Hot Tamales the best !!
Carol Godfrey says
I am most anxious to try the Peanut Chews!
CandieL says
love Hot Tamales. Thank you
kim parrott says
I love Hot Tamales
Tracy Shafer says
The mike and ikes are my fave