Monster Marshmallow Pops for Halloween

These pops are large marshmallows on sticks, dipped in melted chocolate, rolled in sprinkles and finished with candy eyes to make little monsters. There is almost no cooking, only 5 minutes of melting, and the whole thing takes 25 minutes. The recipe makes 12 pops, and each one has about 120 calories on the card.

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They suit a Halloween party, especially if guests decorate their own. Everything can be done a day ahead.

What You Need

The full amounts are in the recipe card at the bottom.

• Large marshmallows (12): the base, soft and chewy.
• Chocolate melting wafers (1 cup): they melt into the coating, and they hold the sprinkles and the eyes in place.
• Candy eyes (1/2 cup) and edible googly eyes (1/2 cup): turn each pop into a monster face.
• Colorful sprinkles (1 cup): add color and a little crunch.
• Lollipop sticks: make the pops easy to hold and carry. The card lists 6, but the recipe makes 12 pops, so you will need one for each marshmallow.
• Green candy melts (1/2 cup): use them for a green coating or as a decorative drizzle.

Dipping and Decorating

Push a lollipop stick into each marshmallow. Melt the chocolate wafers following the package instructions. Dip each marshmallow in the melted chocolate, then roll it in sprinkles. Press candy eyes onto the chocolate while it is still wet to make the monster faces. Let the pops cool and harden before serving.

The dipping goes quickly, which is why the cook time is only 5 minutes. A decorating station with all the toppings laid out lets everyone make their own monster.

Ways to Change Them

• Colored coatings: use pink or blue candy melts, or different colors of melts, in place of chocolate.
• Other toppings: crushed cookies, mini marshmallows or edible glitter.
• Themed faces: Halloween sprinkles or edible markers can turn the pops into ghosts, witches or friendlier monsters.

Making Ahead and Serving

The pops can be made a day in advance. Store them in a cool, dry place so they stay fresh until you serve them.

A Halloween platter or cake stand shows them off well. You can also stand them in a decorative jar filled with candy corn or fake spider webs. They sit well next to pumpkin-shaped cookies or ghostly cupcakes, and a station with extra toppings such as crushed cookies, edible glitter or colored icing keeps guests busy.

Time and Nutrition

Prep takes 20 minutes, cooking takes 5 minutes and the total is 25 minutes. One pop has 120 calories, 6 grams of fat (4 grams saturated), 16 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 15 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein and 50 milligrams of sodium.

FAQ

What are monster marshmallow pops?

Large marshmallows on sticks, dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with sprinkles and candy eyes.

Can I make them in advance?

Yes, a day ahead. Keep them in a cool, dry place.

Are there variations to try?

Different colors of chocolate melts and sprinkles, and toppings such as crushed cookies or edible glitter.

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