Marshmallow Recipe

Marshmallow pops make cute, edible decorations for your baby shower. You can customize them in any style you like to match your theme simply by changing the color of the sprinkles. Or, add a paper flag or ribbon connected in a bow around the top of the lollipop stick to dress them up even more.

They are simple and cheap to make. They would be perfect for your dessert table, or wrapper them in a lollipop bag and you can make them out as party favors.

How to Make Marshmallow Pops

Insert a lollipop stick into each marshmallow, working sure not to pound it through the other side. Set aside.Link

Put vanilla almond bark (or candy melts) in a medium sized bowl and melt in the microwave. Start with 1 minute on high, stir. Keep heating 20-30 seconds at a time until completely liquid.

Take a marshmallow and drop it into the liquid candy, covering about 1/2 to 3/4 of the marshmallow. When you pull it out, turn it back and forth to let the extra drop off, or gently pat the stick on the side of the bowl.

Keep over a plate and sprinkle with sprinkles, twisting around to cover all the sides. Stand up on mounted paper and allow candy to dry and harden. You can also stick the lollipop stick in a piece of styrofoam with the marshmallow sticking up.

If you want to give them out as favors, put them in a lollipop grip or treat bag after they have dried totally. Tie the bag closed with ribbon. Tie a favor tag for an excess touch.

Tips:

Add food coloring to vanilla almond skin to get the color you want. Wilton also gets colored candy melts. You can find them in the trade section at Walmart or the candy making section in craft stores. This is also where you will find lollipop sticks and bags.

Use pretzel sticks instead of lollipop sticks.

Try using crushed candy instead of sprinkles.

Put them in a container with the marshmallow side sticking up for a different look.

Things You'll Need :

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%u2022Lollipop sticks
%u2022Almond bark or candy melts, in desired color.
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%u2022Lollipop bags and ribbon (if giving out as favors)

Here is a little "How to" on how to make marshmallow fondant also known secondary name MMF or chocolate MMF. You can use it to cover cakes. If you want to make flowers and figurines you will just have to knead in some Gum Tragacanth or Tylo powder so they dry up hard.

Marshmallows are still better when dipped in chocolate! Use purchased or home-baked marshmallows for the quick and easy treat. If desired, you can place the marshmallows on toothpicks or small skewers before dipping to make them cleaner to eat and serve.

Ingredients:

1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp shortening
1 bag large marshmallows or 1 lb homemade marshmallows
Assorted sprinkles or small candies (optional)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Marshmallow creme, the most significant ingredient in a classic fluffernutter sandwich, is a sweet, snow-white, spreadable confection that has been made in American kitchens since the late 1800s. Originally sold door-to-door by Archibald Query in 1917, candy making partners H. Allen Durkee and Fred L. Mower corrupted the recipe from Query for $500 in 1920. Durkee and Mower renamed the product Toot Sweet Marshmallow Fluff and grew the business into a large commercial enterprise.

Things You'll Need :

* Electric mixer with a whisk beater
* Candy thermometer
* 3 large egg whites
* 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 1/3 cup water
* 3/4 cup light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract