Looking for a fun kid’s activity this spring? These easy marshmallow pops are fun to make and decorate!
How To Make Marshmallow Pops
Truth be told, marshmallows are really not my favorite sweet in the world. Not even close. But my son can woof down an entire bag if I would ever let him. The funny thing is we always buy the jumbo marshmallows for something like s’mores or cocoa and then they get stale before I can use the rest. This time I came up with a plan to have a fun kids food craft and using up those marshmallows while they were still fresh and soft. We made some fantastic marshmallow pops!
I just love the colors on these marshmallow pops. So spring! So bouncy! So much chocolate! I may have eaten one around the marshmallow because after having so much fun decorating them, they were just as fun to eat. In fact, we made several to share with the neighborhood friends.
Marshmallow Pops Supplies
- Extra long Sticks or colorful straws if they are sturdy enough
- Large or Jumbo Marshmallows
- Melting Chocolate (I used Dolci Frutta from the produce section because I like the taste over other chocolates but Merkens produce better melting consistency) I am linking both for your reference.
- Wax Paper
- Squeeze bottles for chocolate decorating or Piping bags and cake decorating tips
- For decorating – candy melts in various colors, sprinkles, or small candies such as Mini-M&Ms. You can use the full size version but they may slide or not stick as well)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Marshmallow Pops
Slide the marshmallows down firmly on the pop sticks.
To maximize the chocolate, use a deep but small bowl to melt the chocolate in. Lay wax paper out for cooling. Melt the chocolate in the microwave per the instuctions.
Using a spoon, spoon the chocolate over the marshmallows and coat evenly (don’t try and dip them). Using a second, larger bowl, bang the marshmallow pop against the side to remove excess chocolate. Allow the pop to cool on the wax paper.
If decorating with candies, place the candies on the chocolate pops before they cool and harden. If using decorating chocolate, wait until they harden.
This was a very fun activity with my son to celebrate the coming of spring and got us into the Easter spirit. I had to laugh since after the first few pops, he got really creative and started drawing shapes and arrows on the pops. Of course, every one of them was beautiful in this mom’s eyes.
Looking for more Easy Spring Decorations and Edible Treats? Check these out:
- Chocolate Dipped Candy Apples
- How to Fold a Napkin into a Bunny
- Spring Butterfly Wreath – Make it!
- Easy as Pie Milkshakes
- Kid’s Entertaining Table
I hope you will give these a fun try. Easy peasy and I love when there is a craft or cooking that kids can join in on the fun!
Marshmallow Pops
Ingredients
- Large or Jumbo Marshmallows
- Melting Chocolate (I used Dolci Frutta from the produce section because I like the taste over other chocolates but Merkens produce better melting consistency.
- candy melts in various colors
- sprinkles, or small candies such as Mini-M&Ms. You can use the full size version but they may slide or not stick as well)
Instructions
- Slide the marshmallows down firmly on the pop sticks.
- To maximize the chocolate, use a deep but small bowl to melt the chocolate in. Lay wax paper out for cooling. Melt the chocolate in the microwave per the instuctions.
- Using a spoon, spoon the chocolate over the marshmallows and coat evenly (don’t try and dip them). Using a second, larger bowl, bang the marshallow pop against the side to remove excess chocolate. Allow the pop to cool on the wax paper.
- If decorating with candies, place the candies on the chocolate pops before they cool and harden. If using decorating chocolate, wait until they harden.
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Alison says
Hi, do you think these would keep for a few days? Our school is having a stall at our local carnival and think these would go down a storm but we would probably need to make them 3 days in advance.
Rachel says
Oh, sure they should be fine. I would store them in a cool, dry place like a pantry or out of the direct sun. The main concern here is the chocolate re-melting. Good luck with your stall, I hope it does great!
Thomas says
Great post! Have nice day ! 🙂 wyhvm
amanda hersley says
Could these be made ahead a few days and frozen?
Rachel says
I’m not sure that I would freeze them because chocolate tends to sweat/condensate when it comes back up to room temp. Since they are only chocolate and the marshmallows are encased (no air since they are dipped completely in chocolate), they should be fine if stored in a dry place out of sunlight like a pantry and wrapped in plastic wrap or plastic party bags.
Leanna says
This is super cute to do with my grand daughters. I do believe I even have all the supplies in my cupboard. Pinning. Thanks for the idea.
Rachel says
Thank you! They are fun and delicious.