Peeps are marshmallow candies, sold in the US and Canada, that're shaped into chicks, bunnies, and other animals. There're also different shapes used for various holidays. Peeps are primarily used to fill Easter baskets, though recent ad campaigns tout the candy as "Peeps - Always in Season". They're made from marshmallow, sugar, gelatin, and carnauba wax. Peeps are produced by Just Born, a candy manufacturer based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Peeps were introduced nationally in 1958 by Pravin P… (More on Peeps)