Make Halloween Marshmallows in minutes! Chocolate-dipped marshmallows decorated with festive sprinkles make a cute and tasty holiday treat.
These Halloween Marshmallow Pops are a fun and festive treat that’s as easy to make as it is to eat! Big, fluffy marshmallows are dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with spooky sprinkles for the perfect Halloween party snack.
What makes these chocolate-dipped marshmallows so great is how simple and customizable they are. You can decorate them with Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, or colored candy melts to fit any spooky theme. Serve them on sticks for easy dipping or display them as part of a Halloween dessert board.
You will love how they look for your Halloween Party. Try these Quick and Easy Halloween Treats for a fabulous dessert table along with Jack-O-Lantern Cupcakes and Spider Web Cupcakes.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and Easy: No baking required! You only need a few simple ingredients and about 15 minutes to make these festive treats.
- Kid-Friendly: Fun for kids to help decorate. Perfect for classroom parties or family Halloween nights.
- Customizable: Change up the chocolate, candy melts, or sprinkles to match any Halloween theme or color scheme.
- Make Ahead Friendly: These marshmallows can be made a day or two in advance and stored until party time.
- Crowd-Pleasing: Soft, fluffy marshmallows with sweet chocolate and crunch sprinkles make a treat everyone loves.
Ingredients
- Jumbo Marshmallows: Soft, fluffy marshmallows that serve as the base for these fun Halloween treats.
- Green Candy Melts: Perfect for creating a Frankenstein or monster-inspired look.
- Orange Candy Melts: Great for pumpkin or jack-o’-lantern themed marshmallows.
- White Candy Melts: Use for ghosts, mummies, or skeleton designs.
- Black Sprinkles: Add texture and a spooky touch. Ideal for hair, outlines, or accents.
- Green Gumdrops: Can be used as Frankenstein “bolts” or decorative toppers.
- Edible Candy Eyes: Bring your Halloween marshmallows to life with these fun edible decorations!
Find the complete ingredients for this recipe in the recipe card.
Variations
- Chocolate Covered Marshmallows. Substitute melted chocolate chips for the candy melts if desired. You can use melted white chocolate and food coloring or Belgian extra dark chocolate for other creations.
- Sprinkles. Instead of making faces, dip into melted candy. Then roll in Halloween sprinkles. This is another fun option to try with purple sprinkles, orange, black, round green sprinkle, unicorn horn sprinkles and more.
- Candy Coating. Switch out the candy color to make these for any season or holiday. They are so much fun to make for Christmas and more.
- Let kids make their own creature. This fun recipe can easily be modified for kids to make their own monsters with warts and mini chocolate chip ears.
- Straw. Instead of lollipop sticks, use a festive straw instead.
- Mummies. Dip into white candy melts and drizzle more on top to make a mummy.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Insert the lollipop sticks. Place a lollipop stick into the base of a marshmallow and gather the following ingredients.
Step 2. Melt the candy in a microwavable safe bowl. In a separate bowl melt each color of the candy melts. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval with a rubber spatula or spoon.
Step 3. Start with the green candy melts. Dip 6 of the marshmallows in the melted green chocolate.
Step 4. Next, dip the top of these marshmallows in the Black jimmies. Place in a Styrofoam block to set and add on 2 of the googly eyes before the melted candy sets.
Step 5. Dip into orange candy melts. In a separate bowl, coat 6 of the marshmallows in the melted orange candy melts to make a jack-o-lantern. Place in a Styrofoam block to set and top each one with the green gum drop.
Step 6. Finally, dip into white candy melts. Dip the remaining marshmallows in the melted white candy melts. Place in a Styrofoam block to set.
Step 7. Decorate the faces. Once all the marshmallows are dried. Use the black edible pen to draw on the faces of Frankenstein, Jack O Lanterns and ghosts.
Step 8. Allow to set. Once the pen has dried, the marshmallows are ready to serve and enjoy! If you don’t have Styrofoam, you can place the marshmallow treats on a paper lined baking sheet.
Expert Tips
- Melt Candy Melts Slowly: Melt the candy in 20-second increments, stirring between each one. This helps prevent burning or overheating, since microwave temperatures can vary.
- Use a Deep Bowl for Dipping: A deeper bowl makes it easier to fully coat the marshmallows in the candy melts without making a mess.
- Remove Excess Coating: After dipping, gently tap the marshmallow on the side of the bowl or scrape the bottom lightly to remove excess chocolate for a smooth, even finish.
- Decorate Quickly: Candy melts harden fast, so add sprinkles, candy eyes, or other decorations right after dipping.
- Let Them Set Properly: Place dipped marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to set completely before handling or wrapping.
- Wrap Individually: Once dry, wrap each marshmallow in cellophane and tie with festive ribbon. Perfect for party favors, gifts, or trick-or-treat bags.
- Get Creative: Mix and match candy melt colors and decorations to make ghosts, pumpkins, Frankenstein faces, or mummies!
Storage
Room Temperature: Store Halloween Marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from heat or sunlight so the candy coating doesn’t melt.
Refrigeration: You can store in the refrigerator if your kitchen is warm but allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Freezing: Freezing is not recommended, as marshmallows can become sticky once thawed.
Make Ahead: These treats are great for preparing a few days before your party or event. Just store them in layers with parchment paper in between to prevent sticking.
More Fun Halloween Treats
- Halloween Cake Pops
- Easy Halloween Donuts
- Halloween Popcorn
- Monster Cupcakes
- Halloween Monster Eyeballs
- Easy Halloween Treats
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Halloween Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 18 Jumbo Marshmallows
- 1 bag Green Candy Melts
- 1 bag Orange Candy Melts
- 1 bag White Candy Melts
- 1/2 cup Black Sprinkles
- 6 Green Gumdrops
- 12 Candy Eyes
- Black Edible Pen
- Lollipop Sticks
Instructions
- Place a lollipop stick into each of the jumbo marshmallows.
- Melt each color of the candy melts in a separate microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted.
- Dip 6 of the marshmallows in the melted green candy melts.
- Dip the top of these marshmallows in the Black sprinkles. Place in a styrofoam block to set and add on 2 of the candy eyes before the melted candy sets.
- Dip 6 of the marshmallows in the melted orange candy melts. Place in a styrofoam block to set and top each one with the green gum drop.
- Dip the remaining marshmallows in the melted white candy melts. Place in a styrofoam block to set.
- Once all the marshmallows are dried. Use the black edible to draw on the faces of Frankenstein, Jack O Lanterns and ghosts.
- Once the pen has dried, the marshmallows are ready to serve and enjoy!
