No recipe today, per se. But It’s cute. And fun. And easy. And yummy. Quadruple threat!
Kristy, of Wicked Noodle fame, posted these marshmallow pops last 4th of July. So stinkin’ cute, I was left with my usual response “why didn’t I think of that?” I just continue to live vicariously through my clever friends.
She used jell-o sugar on her marshmallows, but then I saw them coated with Skittles powder and I thought the kids would enjoy that slightly more. Just separating the colors, alone, made them giddy. Why can’t I achieve that same elation when sorting socks? Ah, to be 4 again…
Anyway, if you have marshmallow lovers in the house, or want to bring treats in for a classroom Valentine’s Day party next week, these require so little effort, but return great smiles.
Skittles Marshmallow Pops
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
• large marshmallows
• Skittles candy
• water
• lollipop sticks
Directions
Separate the different colored Skittles. Using a Cuisinart, grind up the colors you’re using, one at a time (cleaning out after each color), until they are pulverized into a powder. Remove any chunks that wouldn’t cooperate. Transfer to a bowl or large plastic bag, depending on the coating method you use.
There are three methods to coat the marshmallows: (1) you can dunk the marshmallows quickly in water, letting any excess drip off, then roll them in a bowl that’s been filled with the Skittles powder, and poke a lollipop stick in, (2) add the powder to a large plastic bag, drop some wet marshmallows in and shake away until they’re all coated. Then just add them to lollipop sticks, or (3) Skewer each marshmallow with the lollipop stick, dip in a bowl of water, dab the marshmallow on a paper towel, hold the marshmallow over a bowl and sprinkle the ground Skittles over the marshmallow to generously coat.
Prop in a styrofoam block and let dry.
(from The Wicked Noodle and The Decorated Cookie)
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Adorable! I plan to make these as favors for my son’s birthday party. Any idea how far in advance you can make them?
Hi Mary! These would make super fun party favors! I would actually make them the same day if at all possible, or at most a day before. You don’t want the marshmallows to get soggy from the water or stale from sitting out.
I LOVE this! I wish I had children so I would have a good excuse to make these (just kidding universe, I really don’t wish that). Buuuut since I don’t, “because I love marshmallows and skittles and things that are cute” is going to have to suffice as my excuse.
It is my firm belief that you don’t need to have kids to make fun food. And the beauty of these is you can make as many or as few as you want. So go treat yourself! Do it! :D
Too much fun. I love Kristy’s recipes, and saw this on Kristen’s beautiful site…love!
Thanks for stopping by, Brenda!
Found your site from Dine and Dish. Love the idea! Skittles makes so many flavors, I can only imagine all you could make.
I am the marshmallow lover in our house :) These are too fun!
You know, I would not have thought that pulverized skittles turn into powder…I thought they would make some kind of weird gel-like chewy substance or something. Good to know!
toooooo cute!
cute!
I have to bring treats for a party next week and I think these will be it. So much fun and easy!
So cute!
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