Chocolate Marshmallows on a Stick (Printable version)
Fluffy marshmallows dipped in smooth chocolate and decorated with sprinkles, nuts, or coconut on wooden sticks.
# Ingredient List:
→ Marshmallows
01 - 12 large marshmallows
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
→ Toppings
03 - 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
04 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts such as pistachios, hazelnuts, or almonds
05 - 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
→ Equipment
06 - 12 wooden or paper lollipop sticks
# How to Make It:
01 - Insert a lollipop stick into each marshmallow, pushing approximately halfway through to ensure stability during dipping.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking during the chilling phase.
03 - In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate over a pot of simmering water using the double boiler method or in short microwave bursts, stirring continuously until smooth and fully melted.
04 - Dip each marshmallow into the melted chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip off naturally before proceeding to the next step.
05 - Immediately sprinkle chosen toppings over the chocolate-coated marshmallows before the coating begins to set and harden.
06 - Place the finished marshmallows upright on the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing between each piece.
07 - Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has completely hardened and set.
08 - Serve immediately while chocolate remains fresh or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These treats require zero baking skills but still manage to look like you spent hours crafting them, perfect for those last-minute entertaining emergencies.
- Customize them with whatever toppings you have in your pantry, turning basic pantry ingredients into something that feels special enough for celebrations.
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- If your melted chocolate starts to thicken while working, adding a tiny bit of neutral oil like coconut oil can bring it back to the perfect dipping consistency without affecting the flavor.
- Having a tall glass filled with rice or sugar to stand your finished marshmallows in while the chocolate sets prevents them from touching each other and creating messy smudges.
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- If you need to transport these treats, stick them into a cardboard box with X-shaped slits cut in the top to keep them perfectly separated and standing upright during the journey.
- Freezing the marshmallows for 10 minutes before dipping them in chocolate creates a temperature difference that helps the chocolate set more quickly and evenly around each marshmallow.