These chocolate marshmallow pops make fantastic holiday treats for friends and neighbors! They are simple to make, so get the kids involved.
The first day of December means one thing in my family. We are finally allowed to sing and listen to Christmas carols. This family rule comes from my mum and has been carried on in our household. While it may seem somewhat arbitrary, the hope is to contain Christmas within the month of December to avoid watering down the joy and excitement of the season by beginning the celebration too early. But now December is here and that means we can celebrate with abandon, sing our favorite carols and bake with as much chocolate and peppermint as we can get our hands on. I pulled out the marshmallows, crushed the candy canes and Heath bars, doled out the coconut and set my boys to work on some holiday pops. These are perfect for neighbor gifts, classroom parties and afternoon snacking with a cup of hot chocolate.
After melting the chocolate and laying out the ingredients, I set my boys to work. Besides the one pop I demonstrated for them, my little chefs did every bit of work. Dipping, sprinkling, dipping, sprinkling...and finally eating. They were so proud of their work that they gathered up handfuls of the marshmallow pops and set off to deliver them to the neighbors. (I was pretty darn happy because having 35 of these gloriously chewy, sweet treats in the house was too bloody dangerous.) It was the perfect start of the holiday season - making something with our own hands and sharing with friends.
Other holiday food gifts:
Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
Flavored Salts
Maple Pistachio Granola
The marshmallow pops recipe:
Insert lollipop sticks deep into the marshmallows, taking care not to poke them through the other side.
Place chocolate and shortening in a medium-sized microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
Working with one marshmallow at a time, invert marshmallow and dip it into the chocolate until three-quarters of the marshmallow is coated. Tap the stick while holding the marshmallow over the bowl to get rid of excess chocolate.
Immediately sprinkle the chocolate coating with candy cane pieces, Heath Bar pieces or shredded coconut.
Poke the lollipop stick through a paper candy cup and push up to meet marshmallow.
Our glorious mess!
Poke the sticks into a piece of florist's styrofoam.
Let the chocolate dry. Eat!
Peace out, man.
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Chocolate Marshmallow Pops, Three Ways
Ingredients
- 1 bag marshmallows
- 35 lollipop sticks
- 10 ounces dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- ½ cup crushed candy canes about 20 mini candy canes
- ½ cup crushed Heath or Skor bars about 2 bars
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 35 paper candy cups
Instructions
- Insert lollipop sticks deep into the marshmallows, taking care not to poke them through the other side.
- Place chocolate and shortening in a medium-sized microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
- Working with one marshmallow at a time, invert marshmallow and dip it into the chocolate until three-quarters of the marshmallow is coated. Tap the stick while holding the marshmallow over the bowl to get rid of excess chocolate.
- Immediately sprinkle the chocolate coating with candy cane pieces, Heath Bar pieces or shredded coconut.
- Poke the lollipop stick through a paper candy cup and push up to meet marshmallow. Poke the sticks into a piece of florist's styrofoam. Let the chocolate dry. Eat!
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Linda Wright
Dara- Happy New Year! I set out all the ingredients for the cousins to make these pops together for Christmas. They were a hit- not just for the kids, but for us adults as well! So cute and festive and DELICIOUS! Thanks for the inspiration!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
What fun, and yummy too!
MikeVFMK
I think I've lost my mind. I came to visit and saw this post. Swore I left a comment before. Guess not. Love the pops. Creative and surely addictive. I'd probably eat a dozen too many. And, event though it's a Canucks jersey, so glad to see your son sporting a hockey jersey. And also nice to see them helping out. Thanks Dara!
Deborah
I think I'd eat anything from those 2 boys - too cute!! These would be so much fun to make - and I'm sure the recipients loved them!
claudia lamascolo/aka pegasuslegend
The boys make me get into the spirit what a great job they did!
carolinaheartstrings
Your recipes are always inventive and delicious! What a great picture. Come and visit today. WE have such a wonderful giveaway. The most beautiful party dress from the Shabby Apple. Register to win!!!!
Donna
I so agree with you on the Dec 1st rule ~ keeps Christmas even more special! Your two guys are lucky to have you for a mom!
Nancy
Oh what a great idea these little marshmallow pops! We are having a Christmas cookie n' candy sale at our church later this month. These will be wonderful for the sale and the kid's of any age.
Have a Merry Christmas and pray for our service personal no matter which country they come from.
Nancy