Halloween Marshmallows are so quick and easy. Make this fun and festive party treat as ghosts, Jack O Lanterns and Frankenstein.
These marshmallow Halloween treats look similar to cake pops but with dipped marshmallows. It is such an easy no bake dessert recipe that is simple to transform into spooky Halloween Marshmallow Pops. I also make Marshmallow Fondant Recipe.
You will love how they look for your Halloween Party. Try more Quick and Easy Halloween Treats for a fabulous dessert table along with Jack-O-Lantern Cupcakes and Spider Web Cupcakes.
Make sure to make these Halloween Cake Pops, Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos Recipe and Halloween Bark Recipe for more fun treats.
These Halloween Donuts are perfect to serve on Halloween morning!
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Why this recipe works
It is a fun treat without much work. This recipe is perfect for busy mamas that want to make a festive dessert for their kids. They taste great and look amazing!
Ingredients
- Jumbo Marshmallows
- Green Candy Melts
- Orange Candy Melts
- White Candy Melts
- Black Sprinkles
- Green Gumdrops
- Edible Candy Eyes
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.
How to decorate marshmallows for Halloween
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.
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 the candy increments. It is important to melt the candy in 20-second increments. This will prevent burning or cooking it too long as microwaves vary.
- Wrap individually in cellophane. Hand these out for gifts and party favors. Wrap them in cellophane and tie with ribbon.
- Remove excess candy melts. When you dip marshmallows, remove any excess candy melts or excess chocolate.
Storage
Store the leftovers in an airtight container or ziplock bag for up to 1 week. Separate the layers with parchment paper.
We do not suggest storing in the refrigerator as it will create moisture and make the decorations run. You can leave them stored at room temperature.
Display for parties in a mason jar if desired.
More Fun Halloween Treats
- Halloween Cake Pops
- Easy Halloween Donuts
- Halloween Popcorn
- Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Monster Cupcakes
- Halloween Monster Eyeballs
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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!
