Description
These Spooky and Fun Halloween Marshmallow Pops are the perfect no-bake treat for Halloween. With vibrant candy coatings, playful designs, and fun decorations, they are ideal for parties or as a fun family activity.
Ingredients
24 large marshmallows
8 ounces orange candy melts
8 ounces black or green candy melts
1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for thinning)
Halloween-themed sprinkles or candy eyes
Lollipop sticks or paper straws
Wax paper or parchment paper
Optional Add-Ons: White chocolate or colored candy melts for drizzling, Black writing gel for faces, Crushed Oreos or graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare Marshmallows: Insert one lollipop stick or straw into each marshmallow and set aside.
- Melt Candy Coating: In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the orange and black or green candy melts according to the package directions. Stir in coconut oil or shortening if needed to help thin the candy coating for smoother dipping.
- Dip Marshmallows: Dip each marshmallow into one of the melted candy coatings. Rotate the marshmallow to ensure it’s evenly coated, then tap off any excess candy coating.
- Add Decorations: Before the candy coating sets, add your choice of Halloween-themed sprinkles, candy eyes, or crushed Oreos or graham cracker crumbs. Get creative with different designs like ghosts, pumpkins, mummies, or Frankenstein faces.
- Set the Pops: Place the dipped marshmallows on wax paper or stand them upright in a foam block to set for about 10–15 minutes.
- Optional Decorating: Once the candy coating has set, you can decorate further by using black writing gel to add spooky faces or drizzle with white chocolate or colored candy melts for additional designs.
- Serve: Let the marshmallow pops dry completely before serving or packaging.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows to ensure the best texture and structural integrity.
If you find the candy melts too thick, adding a little coconut oil or shortening will help achieve a smoother, more even coating.
Candy melts set quickly, so be sure to decorate as soon as you dip the marshmallows.
Wrap the pops in cellophane with a ribbon to make them great Halloween party favors or gifts.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 3–5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
