Description
Create spooky and colorful Meanie Marshmallows on the March treats using vibrant food color sprays and melted black candy melts. These fun marshmallow stacks are perfect for Halloween or any playful event, featuring three marshmallows layered on lollipop sticks and decorated with expressive candy details.
Ingredients
Marshmallow Treats
- Marshmallows (quantity as needed for serving size)
- Blue Color Mist® Food Color Spray (1.5 oz.)
- Orange Color Mist® Food Color Spray (1.5 oz.)
- Green Color Mist® Food Color Spray (1.5 oz.)
- Black Candy Melts® Candy (10 oz.)
- Lollipop sticks (one per treat)
Instructions
- Spray marshmallows. Insert a toothpick into the bottom of each marshmallow to hold while spraying. Lightly spray the marshmallows with blue, orange, and green Color Mist food color sprays on all sides, including the bottom after removing the toothpick. Place them on a parchment-covered cake board and allow to dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Assemble marshmallows. Melt the black Candy Melts candy in a disposable decorating bag according to package directions, then cut a small point off the bag tip. Insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of the blue marshmallow, leaving about 4 inches of the stick exposed. Cover the top and slightly over the sides of the blue marshmallow with melted black candy to create “hair.” Slide the orange marshmallow down onto the stick and pipe a small dot of melted candy on the orange marshmallow to secure the green marshmallow on top. Cover the top green marshmallow with melted candy “hair,” allowing the candy to drip over the sides. Insert the completed marshmallow treats into a craft foam block and chill until firm, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Decorate marshmallows. Use melted black candy to pipe outline eyebrows and mouths, and dot eyes and teeth onto the marshmallows for a mean expression. Chill again until firm, approximately 3 to 5 minutes, before serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or a non-stick surface to prevent marshmallows from sticking.
- Handling with toothpicks or lollipop sticks helps keep hands clean during spraying and assembly.
- Melt Candy Melts gently to prevent burning and to ensure smooth piping.
- Chilling the assembled treats allows the candy to set firmly and keeps the shape intact.
- These treats are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
