White Chocolate Marshmallow Pops
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Looking for a super easy, last minute treat? White chocolate marshmallow pops are a fun sweet treat! Kids (and grownups) love them.
If you’re in desperate need of a last-minute Christmas treat, this recipe is for you!!! It doesn’t get much easier. Marshmallow pops are way, way, way easier to make than cake pops. And kids will love them!
This recipe could be more complicated, mind you. I’ve seen fabulous marshmallow pops made to look like snowmen, stacks of presents, and all sorts of adorable things.
I contemplated making snowmen but I wanted to make marshmallow pops that were easy. I may be feeling slightly lazy, under-motivated and severely lacking patience. Christmas does that to me sometimes.
So I present to you white chocolate marshmallow pops, sprinkled with red and green sugar.
Red and green sugar covers all wrongs. Remember this. That’s all you really need to know for this recipe. Go ahead and sprinkle to your heart’s content.
Marshmallow pop #2 needed a little extra help–hence the extra sprinkles. Our little secret, okay?
About marshmallow pops:
In case you haven’t caught on to this yet, marshmallow pops are basically large marshmallows skewered on lollipop sticks, dipped into chocolate, and decorated. You could really get creative with these.
Making marshmallow pops for a birthday party or a shower? Instead of red and green sprinkles, use a color that matches your decorating theme.
Instead of white chocolate, use milk chocolate, or dark chocolate. Sprinkle the marshmallow pops with nuts or jimmies.
You get the idea. The sky’s the limit.
These don’t keep really well, so don’t make them days ahead. They will keep for a day or two. Have fun!
Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips or candy melts (see note)
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil
- 1 bag (12-ounce) large marshmallows (58 to 60 marshmallows)
- 60 lollipop sticks (see note)
- Sprinkles, crushed graham crackers, and/or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Place chocolate and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well each time until chocolate is melted and smooth. Don’t overheat the chocolate. You could also use a double boiler to heat the chocolate.
- Meanwhile, place each marshmallow on a lollipop stick.
- When the chocolate is melted, dip each marshmallow in the chocolate, coating it about ¾ of the way down to the stick (fully coating it, if desired); tap off extra chocolate.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle generously with sprinkles or desired garnish (see notes for ideas).
- Stick in styrofoam or a cake pop stand to dry. If you prefer, lie the marshmallows flat or stand upright on wax paper or parchment.
- Let chocolate harden for at least 1 hour or until firm before storing.
Notes
- Use semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or white chocolate chips, whatever you like best.
- Toothpicks can be substituted for the lollipop sticks to dip marshmallows. Place on parchment paper to harden, removing toothpicks.
- Sprinkle chocolate with finely chopped nuts, jimmies or color sprinkles to go with your decorating theme.
- Half batch: You can make a half batch if you like. Use 1 ½ cups chocolate chips, ½ tablespoon shortening, to make approx. 30 marshmallows.
- Graham cracker crumbs tend to get soggy, so enjoy them soon after the chocolate hardens.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Verdict: You know, to be honest, I thought these might be too sweet for even me. But they are surprisingly good. You get the crunch from the chocolate outside and then the soft, slightly gooey marshmallow inside. It’s really satisfying.
Husband’s take: As I’m writing this, he hasn’t tried these yet.
Changes I would make: Maybe I’ll make them into snowmen next time but probably not. Might go for some dark chocolate and toasted pecans though!
Difficulty: Easy. Remember–sprinkles. cover. all. mistakes.
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Disclosure 2: I took these photos outside and the wind was trying to blow everything over, including me. Despite that, I still wanted to share this recipe. Please keep in mind: I was pregnant. Minimal patience. Maximum “I don’t care” attitude. Plus it was COLD. I live in Michigan, people!
sippitysup says
Visions of sugarplums dance in my head! Merry Christmas my friend. GREG
Kathryn says
Sprinkles cover all is a great motto for life ;) These look adorable Rachel, I bet kids would love them!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
So Cute! Merry Christmas Rachel!