{"id":20885,"date":"2016-11-25T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=20885"},"modified":"2023-08-12T14:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T00:32:49","slug":"review-cinnamon-roll-peeps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/11\/25\/review-cinnamon-roll-peeps\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Cinnamon Roll Peeps"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Cinnamon<\/a><\/p>\n

Peeps. No one\u2019s favorite candy over the age of six, and the primary wingman of the Easter bunny. <\/p>\n

Somehow, people (I) keep buying them, so the company continues to crank out new flavors not just for Easter but Valentine\u2019s Day, Halloween, and Christmas, including this years Walgreens-exclusive Cinnamon Roll. Placed on the very bottom of the holiday shelf where only a toddler could eye them, I finally tracked these bad chicks down after four attempts and am ready for a sticky-good time.<\/p>\n

A strong buttery cinnamon roll aroma hits you immediately as you open the package, sparkling with that signature Peeps coating, conjuring a rich wintery nostalgia. The type of freshly baked smells that erupt from the oven while rolls or muffins are being made actually emanate from the cellophane with convincing authority. The patented sitting chick blankly stares back at you with the challenge of “eat me, I dare you.”<\/p>\n

\"Cinnamon<\/a><\/p>\n

The depth of flavor and freshly baked intrigue continue with your first bite – surprisingly not too sweet. The fatty cinnamon bread flavor they’ve infused these Peeps with actually make for a fairly complex candy snacking experience. To be honest I really wanted to hate these and I\u2019m beginning to lament there are only three per package, rather than hiding the other two in the garbage can.<\/p>\n

\"Cinnamon<\/a><\/p>\n

The taste has a multilayered aspect to it as well, with not only a cinnamon flavored marshmallow but a nice dunk into a “cinnamon flavored fudge” that adds the sensation of a luscious cinnamon roll icing. The “natural and artificial flavors” must focus on bringing a yeast element to the mouth party as these Peeps are more than simply a cinnamon or gingerbread take on a marshmallow.<\/p>\n

Even though sugar is the first ingredient in both the \u2018mallow and the cinnamon fudge, the balance of spices and creamy yeasty elements make these a worthy addition to any chimney-dangling stocking.<\/p>\n

\"Cinnamon<\/a><\/p>\n

So how to they compare to your standard variety Peep? They absolutely destroy them. Naturally, I had to get some classic snowman Peeps to mingle with its new cousin for comparison, and the cinnamon roll chick almost punked the snowman so hard he had to retire. The regular Peep tasted flat and uninspired, and was generally disappointing, like when I asked Old Saint Nick for a GameCube in 2002, but got a new puzzle instead.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 3 chicks \u2013 160 calories, 30 calories from fat, 3 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 25 milligrams of sodium, 32 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 30 grams of sugar, and 1 gram of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $1.99
\nSize:<\/b> 1.5 oz. package
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walgreens
\nRating:<\/b> 8 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Strong cinnamon roll flavor. Baking smell without preheating the oven. Signature Peeps sparkle. Fudge coating adds depth and texture.
\nCons:<\/b> RIP regular Peeps. Puzzles instead of a GameCube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Peeps. No one\u2019s favorite candy over the age of six, and the primary wingman of the Easter bunny. Somehow, people (I) keep buying them, so the company continues to crank out new flavors not just for Easter but Valentine\u2019s Day, Halloween, and Christmas, including this years Walgreens-exclusive Cinnamon Roll. 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