Halloween Marshmallow Pops

5 from 2 votes

Marshmallow pops are about 10x easier to make than cake pops. Skip the hard part and get to the fun dipping part! Frankenstein, ghosts, mummies, oh my! Your kids will love this easy project!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 111kcal

Author: The Food Charlatan

Ingredients

For all Halloween Marshmallow Pops

lollipop sticks*
large marshmallows or extra large
small bucket or basket to hold pops
block of styrofoam if available (to hold sticks in place)
black paper shred to cover styrofoam
small plastic cellophane bags and ribbons/twist ties optional

For Frankenstein

green candy melts
black sanding sugar
candy eyes
black decorating icing
small tip #2, 3, or 4

For Mummy

white decorating icing
black nonpareils for eyes

For Monsters

blue and/or purple candy melts
blue and/or purple sanding sugar
candy eyes

For Candy Corn

orange candy melts
yellow candy melts
yellow sanding sugar
orange sanding sugar

For pumpkin

orange candy melts
green leaf candy or M&M, Mike and Ike, etc.

For Ghosts

black edible marker

For BOO/RIP

black edible marker or black decorating icing

Instructions

To make Frankenstein: Dip the end of your lollipop stick into melted green candy melts, then gently push into the bottom of a marshmallow. Dip the mallow into the green candy and cover completed. Shake off excess as best you can, then dip the top into black sanding sugar. Press two candy eyes into the side. Use your finger to remove the excess candy on the stick. Let dry completely (you can stick it in the fridge, it will only take a few minutes.) Use black decorating icing and a small tip (I think I used tip #4) to draw the mouth.
To make Mummy: press the end of the stick into the marshmallow. Apply white decorating icing while spinning the marshmallow to go all the way around. It's okay if you have to stop and start again, mummies are the living dead, do you think their wrappings are perfect?? Add black nonpareils and let the frosting set up in the fridge. Note: The icing on the mummy is a little fragile, so it might not be the best one to do if you are planning on wrapping them individually.
To make Monsters: Dip the end of the lollipop stick into the color of candy melt that you are using. Push it gently into the marshmallow. Dip the mallow into the candy melt and cover completely. Tap off the excess and use your finger to remove the excess candy on the stick. If you are using sanding sugar, gently press the top and sides of the pop into the sanding sugar. Add candy eyes. Let dry completely.
To make Candy Corn Pops: Press the stick gently into the marshmallow. Dip the mallow 2/3 of the way into melted orange candy melts. If you are using sanding sugar, press it into the orange sanding sugar now (don't bother doing the top, just the sides.) Let dry completely. Dip the top 1/4 of the mallow into yellow candy melts. Press the top and sides into yellow sanding sugar. Let dry completely.
To make pumpkins: Dip the end of your lollipop stick into melted orange candy melts, then gently push into the bottom of a marshmallow. Dip the mallow into the orange candy and cover completely. Shake off excess as best you can. Use your finger to remove the excess candy on the stick. Top with a leaf shaped candy, or any green candy you can find that will work as a leaf. (Green M&M, green Mike and Ike cut in half, etc.)
To make Ghosts: Use a black edible marker to draw 3 ovals on a marshmallow: 2 eyes and a big mouth.
To make BOO, RIP: Use a black edible marker or black decorating icing with a very small tip to write on the marshmallow.
To assemble: Place a block of styrofoam in the bottom of a decorative bucket, basket, or whatever container you want to use. (A cauldron or a plastic jack-o-lantern would look cool) Cover it with paper shred or something similar. Place each marshmallow into the styrofoam so that it is firm.
To assemble as party favors: Follow the method above, but first wrap each marshmallow pop in a small treat bag and tie off with twist ties, ribbons, twine, etc.

Notes

*You could also try using paper straws.

Nutrition

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