Description
Fun and spooky Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops coated with green candy melts and decorated with chocolate, pretzel bolts, candy eyeballs, and edible markers. A perfect festive treat for Halloween or themed parties, these pops combine sweet and crunchy textures on a stick for easy serving and enjoyment.
Ingredients
Coating
- Green candy melts – amount as needed for coating
Main
- Marshmallows – 6 large
- Small pretzel rods – enough for 12 small bolt pieces
- Semisweet chocolate chips – 1/4 cup (for melting)
- Candy eyeballs – 12 pieces
Decorations
- Edible red marker – 1
- Edible black marker – 1
- Toothpicks – for detail work
- Lollipop sticks or colorful straws – 6
Instructions
- Melt the Green Candy Melts: Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler according to package directions until completely smooth and melted.
- Dip Marshmallows: Insert a lollipop stick or straw into each marshmallow, then carefully dip each marshmallow into the melted green candy melts, turning it to fully coat. Stand the coated marshmallows upright in a glass filled with uncooked rice or oatmeal to set, then refrigerate for about 5 minutes until the coating firms slightly.
- Prepare Hair with Chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler until smooth. Dip the top portion of each coated marshmallow into the melted chocolate, then use a toothpick to drag the chocolate downward to create spikes resembling Frankenstein’s hair. Refrigerate again about 5 minutes to harden the chocolate.
- Attach Pretzel Bolts: Break pretzel rods into small 1/8-inch pieces to resemble bolts. Carefully push one piece into each side of the marshmallow about one-third of the way from the bottom to create Frankenstein’s neck bolts.
- Add Eyes and Facial Features: Using a toothpick and some of the melted chocolate, dab two small dots on each marshmallow to attach the candy eyeballs. Once secure, use the black edible marker to draw a mouth and the red marker to add a laceration scar on the forehead for a spooky effect.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the marshmallow pops immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a glass filled with uncooked rice or oatmeal to hold marshmallow pops upright while coating sets.
- Make sure the candy melts and chocolate are fully melted and smooth for easy dipping and decorating.
- Store pops in the refrigerator in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These treats make great party snacks or Halloween-themed desserts.
- Use edible markers carefully to avoid smudging on the candy coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow pop
- Calories: 149 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 1.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
