Super-easy Party Marshmallows – Marshmallow bites dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles. The perfect treat for kid’s parties and other celebrations.
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Party Marshmallows… For kids (and grown-ups 🤫)
I have a weakness for marshmallow… And these Party Marshmallows feed my weakness 🤭. But for kid’s parties, marshmallow dipped in chocolate and decorated is a MUST. Really. If you’ve ever seen dozens of little legs making a beeline for the marshmallow plate, you’ll know what I mean.
Although they are the simplest of treats, I have not made them yet for a party where the children’s eyes didn’t widen with excitement when they saw them. So, if you want happy little party guests, take note… Party Marshmallows bring smiles. Because who can resist a soft, squidgy, bouncy bites of yumciouness, which is decorated to stand out against the prettiest of party dresses?
Marshmallow dipped in chocolate – the PERFECT marriage
There is something about marshmallow dipped in chocolate that makes marshmallow even more irresistible… The creamy, cocoa sweetness not only tempers the sugar-shock of marshmallow on the tongue, but as it melts across the palate, it fills the mouth with the velvety, luscious decadence that only chocolate can offer. The perfect marriage… Rich and sumptuous liquifying chocolate against the pillowy, candy softness of mallow.
Decorating Party Marshmallows
For the best and most eye-catching Party Marshmallows, they need to be decorated. It’s fun right? And anything goes… Sweets, sprinkles, edible glitter, sugar, nuts… Simply let the imagination run! The more colourful the better.
And guess what? Warm, melted just-dipped chocolate is the perfect ‘glue’ to stick them. So have the sprinkles ready for a session of double dipping… Or try painting patterns of chocolate onto the mallows and then dip, for something a little different.
Be warned though… If there’s one thing better than Party Marshmallows that have had time to ‘set’, it’s marshmallow that has just been dipped in warm, melted chocolate. You may need to show a little restraint if there are to be any left for the party!
Size (and colour) doesn’t matter… Party Marshmallows can be big, small or any which way
When it comes to Party Marshmallows, size doesn’t matter… You can use the standard bags of pink and white marshmallows or go super-size with large ‘camp fire’ versions. I think most of the huge ones are imported from America. But they seem to be increasingly available in UK supermarkets.
To be honest, from an eating perspective, I prefer our smaller, more delicate, pink and white UK mallows. But the advantage with big ones is that there is more surface to decorate and that allows for super-fun creativity.
But why stop there? Try using marshmallows that are different colours… They come in the most beautiful of pastel shades. Or… Make your own and flavour them too.
What’s the best chocolate for making Marshmallows dipped in Chocolate?
Again… Anything goes. I have a preference for either dark or milk chocolate, because it tastes less sweet. But white chocolate and even an alternative of colourful Candy Melts can be used too. Pick the type and colour to fit your decorating plans and the party-goers who will eat them.
Whatever you choose though, make sure the chocolate is of a good meltable variety. Melt low and slow (to avoid burning and seizing) and dip when very runny.
Are these decorated mallows safe for Coeliacs?
Providing all the ingredients used are checked to be sure they are 100% gluten free, then yes. They are safe for people with Coeliac Disease (Celiac Disease).
But do be careful. Marshmallows, chocolate, sweets and sprinkles can all contain ‘hidden gluten’ or have ‘may contain’ warnings. So please, PLEASE check labels to be certain, if making for anyone with a gluten-related health diagnosis.
How to serve Party Marshmallows
The smaller marshmallows make perfect bite-size treats that look beautiful either arranged on a plate or popped in a bowl.
While you can serve large Party Marshmallows the same way, they also make fantastic marshmallow lollypops. Simply pop a lolly stick about half way into the mallow before decorating. They even make wonderful party bag treats… Wrap some pretty cellophane round the mallow top and tie with ribbon.
Have you made Party Marshmallows?
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Party Marshmallows – Small or Large
Key equipment
- bowls for dipping sprinkles
- microwave or hob and saucepan
- lolly sticks (optional)
- clean paint brush (reserved for cooking)
Ingredients
- 30 Marshmallows either standard or giant size – dairy free or vegan as required
- 180 g chocolate (dark, milk or white) approx weight – a good meltable brand – dairy free or vegan as required
- sweets and sprinkles of choice – dairy free or vegan as required
Instructions
- Decide on the sweets/sprinkles before starting and prepare by putting them in small bowls/on plates ready for dipping.
- If making marshmallow lollypops, push a lolly stick into each giant mallow (about half way in).
- In a pyrex bowl, melt the chocolate either over a pan of just simmering water or in a microwave on 30 second bursts (medium setting) stirring between each until melted and runny.
- Take the marshmallows one at a time and dip the top into the chocolate first and then decorate with sweets or sprinkles. Alternatively, brush with chocolate and dip/roll in sprinkles.
- Place non-chocolate side down on a plate or tray and allow to set.
Notes
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Party Marshmallows shared with
- Cook Blog Share Week 18 2022 with The Family Food Kitchen
- What’s for Dinner #365 with The Lazy Gastronome
- Fiesta Friday #430 with Angie
- Full Plate Thursday #585 with Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
Oh these are super cute but forget kids parties, I’m making these for my next birthday!
To be honest… They’re way too yummy for the kids 🤭
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love your marshmallows (just seen in a round up) – so cute – and I have a little girl would would adore them – reminds me of what we call snowballs – large marshmallows coated in chocolate and coconut – a childhood favourite with me – now you have me thinking I could make home made ones with little marshmallows
Thank you Johanna. I remember the 'snowballs' too. I think you can still get them! Your little girl would love these party bites. I know mine loves decorating as well as eating them……… it is one of those really fun things we can do together and then gorge happily on the results!
Well, I'm not in the least bit surprised you are so in love with these Kate. They are indeed adorable and the sort of thing I'd be heading straight for, if I was lucky enough to attend a party where these were featured. Thank you for sharing them with We Should Cocoa – mmm!
It was a pleasure Choclette! Marshmallows are something you never grow out of……..
Love these! Always have a bag of marshmallows in the house for topping off hot chocolate, I can see my niece and I making these on a rainy day.
Angela – Garden Tea Cakes and Me
Oh Angela you must! I have just visited your blog and I think your niece is more or less the same age as my daughter……. She would love them! But be warned……. they are dangerously moreish!
How lovely – a simple idea and so easy to make but they look brilliant and as you say perfect for a kids party – and probably adults too! Thanks for entering Alphabakes.
You're welcome Caroline. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most successful. I confess that I ate too many of these myself!
These look super cute and really fun too. I'm sure kids would love to decorate their own marshmallow pops. Thanks for entering AlphaBakes.
What a great idea Ros. I should have thought of that for the party! Would have saved me and my daughter some work and would have been very entertaining!
I love marshmallows too! I did not grow up with them as they never used to be available in Italy when I was a child but since I had them in England for the first time… gosh it was love a first sight. I really don't understand how they can be so addictive.. it is instant happiness. Love them like mad!
And the way you have prepared them here is fabulous.. so beautiful. You are very creative.
Thank you Alida. Marshmallows are absolutely addictive! I love the squidgy softness as you bite in……
Thanks for the shout out AND for taking part in Treat Petite! They look scrummy.
You're welcome Stuart. Glad you approve!
I can't believe I've never thought of doing this before but you are totally right of course, chocolate decorated marshmallows are ideal for parties, children's and otherwise! Also, what a way to make marshmallows even mor addictive =)
I know Laura….. way too addictive!
Very effective. They look much more exciting then normal marshmallows. Would look great wrapped as gifts for stirring into hot chocolate
Thanks Katie. They taste more exciting than normal marshmallows too! Wrapping them for hot chocolate stirrers is a fab idea…. That's christmas sorted!
These are so fun! Definitely ready to party! I have seen those giant marshmallow in the store and been afraid to purchase them as I can already not eat just one of the regular size. Thanks for joining in with We Should Cocoa this month.
Fun and way too moreish!!!!!