News It’s not an Easter basket without Peeps. Iconic candy has its fans and enemies April 15, 2022Benjamin Duer and Scott Gleeson, The RepositoryComments Off on It’s not an Easter basket without Peeps. Iconic candy has its fans and enemies More than 2 billion marshmallow Peeps are made annually, with 75% made specifically for Easter. People have strong opinions, loving or hating them.