Want a Halloween treat the kids can make and decorate themselves? Monster marshmallow pops are marshmallows on lollipop sticks, dipped in melted candy wafers and decorated with sprinkles and candy eyeballs. My kids had a blast with these, and they are so easy. They could probably be a lot cuter, but this is all about having fun with your kids!
What You Need for Monster Marshmallow Pops
- Marshmallows
- Candy wafers (candy melts) to melt
- Sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs
- 4-inch lollipop sticks
- Shortening or oil, only if the melted wafers need thinning
How to Make Monster Marshmallow Pops
- Melt the candy wafers. I used a chocolate treat maker, but you can melt them in the microwave or a double boiler.
- Attach the sticks. Dip a lollipop stick into the melted candy and poke it into a marshmallow.
- Let it set for a minute or so, so the marshmallow won’t fall off the stick when you coat it.
- Dip the marshmallow in the melted candy.
- Decorate. Let the kids go wild with sprinkles and candy eyeballs.
Tips for Melting Candy Wafers
- Don’t overheat them, or the consistency will be off. This is the only part you have to be careful about.
- Never add liquid. If you need to thin them, add a little shortening or oil.
- Don’t stress about smooth. You are making monsters, so rough and “hairy” looking is just fine.
No Candy Eyeballs? Try This
Ready-made candy eyeballs are inexpensive and work for tons of fun food activities. If you don’t have them, use white chocolate chips with a dot of melted milk chocolate, or pipe on some frosting. Get creative! My kids wanted to make Minions from Despicable Me, and this was their rendition:
Plan the party
Build the rest of your Halloween party
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A fall twist on chicken chili - Brain Cheeseball
A creepy cheeseball for the table - Swamp Potion Punch
A green party punch
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