Marshmallow Pops

This was an easy party favor for my daughter’s party. The candy melts worked really well. Make sure to dip the lollipop stick in first into the melted candy melt, then put the dipped part of the stick into the marshmallow, and dip the entire marshmallow into the melted candy so that the marshmallow won’t dry out!  I only put sprinkles on the top of the marshmallow. These quickly dried and I didn’t need to put them in the fridge.

Marshmallow Pops (~from ladybehindthecurtain)

Ingredients:

Wilton candy melts (bought 1 bag of light blue melts form Walmart)

Large marshmallows

Lollipop sticks

Colored sprinkles

Small bags to put marshmallow pops in

Styrofoam block

Directions

IMPORTANT:  Before starting get all your supplies ready.  TO MAKE THE COLORS POP…USE THE SAME COLOR OF CANDY MELTS AND SPRINKLES.  Pour sprinkles into small bowls with spoons and whatever you will be putting your finished marshmallow pops in.  Like a piece of styrofoam or a container of rice.

Choose the best marshmallows from the bag.

STEP 1:  In a microwave safe bowl or measuring cup melt candy (30 second intervals at a time)  NOTE:  If the candy is too thick you can add 1 tablespoon of shortening and stir into melted candy.  I usually only have a problem with the blue not sure why that is…

STEP 2:  Dip one end of the lollipop stick into the melted candy, lay the marshmallow on a flat surface and press the lollipop stick into the center of the marshmallow.  Making sure you go straight in.  Transfer to a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or I prefer using a mini muffin pan (it gives the marshmallows more stability) Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or until candy is hard.

STEP 3:  When candy is hard, take out of the refrigerator and dip the whole marshmallow into the melted candy.  Use a spoon to help cover the top (the portion with the lollipop stick) NOTE:  If candy has cooled too much put it into the microwave for 30 seconds to melt it again.

NOTICE… I AM COMPLETELY COVERING THE MARSHMALLOW.  THAT’S TO PRESERVE THE FRESHNESS OF THE MARSHMALLOW.

STEP 4:  Tap the edge of the bowl/measuring cup to get any excess melted candy off.

STEP 5:  As soon as the marshmallow has been dipped in the melted candy use a spoon to sprinkle on the colored sugar making sure to cover the marshmallow completely.

STEP 6:  Place finished marshmallow in an upright position (like a piece of styrofoam or a container filled with rice).  Put the container with marshmallow pops in the refrigerator 5 minutes or until hardened.

NOTE:  These can be stored on the counter at least a week.  The candy coating protects the marshmallow from drying out.