Learn how to make chocolate-covered marshmallows with this easy recipe! Fluffy marshmallows dipped in rich melted chocolate and decorated with your favorite toppings. They’re a fun treat to make with kids and are perfect for parties, holidays or even homemade gifts.
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While tempering chocolate, piping rosettes and building a tower of homemade chocolate truffles are great ways to celebrate special occasions (looking at you, Valentine’s Day!), there’s something just as satisfying about spearing marshmallows, dunking them in chocolate and dusting them with sprinkles. Add a lollipop stick into the mix, and I’d say we have a treat that works for any celebration—from birthdays to holidays and everything in between!
Marshmallow pops are an easy, fun and delicious snack to make with kids of any age (note “snack” and not “dessert,” which means it’s appropriate to eat them anytime after 9 a.m.). Craving a savory element? Grab a bag of salted pretzel rods and let the dunking and sprinkling begin.
- Marshmallows: Regular or jumbo marshmallows work best. Have you ever tried chocolate-filled marshmallows? They take these marshmallow pops to the next level! When you bite through the crisp chocolate shell, you get a gooey, melty surprise in the center. Another fun option? Flavored marshmallows, like strawberry, vanilla bean or even peppermint for a holiday treat.
- Chocolate: I’ve made this recipe with just about every kind of chocolate, and my go-to is bittersweet chocolate for its deep, rich flavor. But feel free to use your favorite variety—milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or even white chocolate all work! Just remember: the better the chocolate, the better these treats will taste.
- Lollipop sticks: These make dipping and eating easier. If you don’t have lollipop sticks, you can use wooden skewers or even pretzel sticks for an edible twist.
- Toppings (optional): Here’s where you can get creative! I love classic rainbow sprinkles, but crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, shredded coconut or even crushed graham crackers make amazing toppings.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Before you begin, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fill a bowl with rice—this will help keep the chocolate-dipped marshmallows upright as they dry.
- Insert a lollipop stick into the center of each marshmallow, pushing it about halfway through. Set them aside.
- Melt the chocolate. Place chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Be careful not to overheat, as chocolate can scorch easily.
- Cover in melted chocolate. Hold each marshmallow by the stick and dip it into the melted chocolate, turning to coat. Let the excess drip off.
- Decorate! While the chocolate is still wet, roll or sprinkle the marshmallows with your favorite toppings.
- Let them set. Position the marshmallow pops upright in a bowl filled with rice or a block of styrofoam to dry. Allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving or packaging.
More Decorating Ideas
- Holiday twist: Skip the lollipop sticks and use candy canes instead! Not only does it make these marshmallows extra festive, but you can also crush up any leftovers to sprinkle on top of a homemade peppermint mocha. Double win!
- Candies: Mini M&Ms, toffee bits, Reese’s Pieces or whatever candy makes your heart (and taste buds) happy.
- Chocolate drizzle: Feeling fancy? A drizzle of contrasting melted chocolate or candy melts (like I do with my chocolate-covered strawberries) looks gorgeous!
- Sweet and salty: I’m all about that salty-sweet combo, so I love topping my marshmallows with a sprinkle of large-flake sea salt. But if you’re in the mood for something a little more crunchy, dipping them in crushed pretzels or even crispy potato chips adds a tasty twist.
Storage and Gifting Tips
- Storing: Keep chocolate-covered marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for 2 weeks.
- Freezing: Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe ziplock bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Gifting: Package them in cellophane bags tied with a ribbon or in decorative tins for a homemade treat that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
- Large marshmallows
- Bittersweet chocolate chunks
- Sprinkles, or edible decorations of your choice
- Lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Puncture the marshmallows with the lollipop sticks and set aside.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, or use a heat-proof bowl and microwave the chunks, stirring at 30-second intervals, until the chocolate is completely melted. Be careful not to burn it.
- Dip the marshmallows into the melted chocolate, let the excess drip off and then sprinkle them with the candy decorations of your choice.
- Position the marshmallow pops upright to dry until the chocolate has fully hardened (a bowl filled with rice or a block of styrofoam will hold the sticks securely).
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Fun little project to do with the kiddos! And they taste great, too!
Thrilled you all enjoyed them, Amber!
I think I like these better than cake pops!
So glad you enjoyed them, Gayle!
Yummy, can’t wai to try them, but how long will the stay fresh for?my sons birthday is coming up and im sure these will. Be a hit
Hi Cat! The marshmallow pops are best enjoyed within a day or two of making them.
hmmm yummy and easy i think good for birthdays !!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Fathima!
I love these! I’m going to make a Halloween-themed version for tonight.
Love that idea, Mary! Enjoy!
Cute pops! Perfect for stirring hot chocolate!