Chocolate Covered Marshmallow

by Lydia

This a simple, but fun, chocolate covered marshmallow treat! You've just got to try it!

I was interested in making a unique treat for a bake-sale. So, after searching the internet, I found a picture of chocolate covered marshmallows on squiggly straws. They certainly looked good and appealing.


Here's a list of the ingredients I used (for about 50 servings):

Milk Chocolate Chips - about 2 large bags. I used milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet because it tastes a lot better since it wasn't necessarily for baking. I used the chocolate chips for melting, then dipping the marshmallows in them.


Jet Puffed Marshmallows - about 2 bags. They are good, high quality, and stay fresh for a great deal of time with the chocolate coating.


Then, I realized toppings would be great!

• Sprinkles worked great when you sprinkled them on over a sink.
  
  
• M&M's seemed too heavy and didn't stick. If you would want to use M&M's you might want to try the mini kind.
  
  
• You could also crush all kinds of candy bars, spread them out on a sheet of tin foil, then roll the chocolate dipped marshmallows in the topping.
  
  To crush, put the candy bars in a large zip-lock bag, then hit them with a kitchen mallet or hammer. Try to stay away from candy bars with caramel because you would need to freeze them first, then it would be harder to crush them.
  
  
• Graham crackers worked great, (also to be crushed) and added a s'more flavor to the treat.

I was about to use squiggly straws to stick the marshmallows on, then I realized that it would be a bit hard, and it would reduce stress if I used cooking skewers instead.


Here are my directions for making a chocolate covered marshmallow treat to remember:

1. First, I stuck the marshmallows on the skewers (2 on each).
   
   
2. Next, I melted the chocolate chips in a light bowl (if it is a dark color then the heat will be attracted to the bowl instead of the food).
   
   After about 2 minutes (stir every 30 seconds), I took the bowl out of the microwave and mixed the chocolate chips with a large spoon. This helps them melt. (If there are still chunks in the chocolate, keep mixing or keep heating the chips for the time needed.)
   
   
3. Next, I took a spoon, and over the bowl, I filled the spoon with some chocolate and spread it over the marshmallows.
   
   
4. Finally, I rolled the chocolate covered marshmallow in a topping, then put it down on a sheet on non-stick paper.
   
   I kept doing this routine until the sheet was full, and then I stuck the sheet in the fridge for about 15 minutes. The chocolate won't be completely dry, but it helps a great deal.

Wait about 1/2 hour to an hour for the chocolate to dry, then enjoy!


Kids LOVE this treat, because it is easy to hold and very good!

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Hi Lydia,

Loved the idea of these chocolate covered marshmallow treats. They sound so easy to make and yet are so delightful.


I found a few photos to give everyone an idea of some of the creative possibilities. Let's hear stories from others who make these yummy treats. :)

Blessings,
Angie

Photos courtesy of Christi and Jennecy