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Marshmallow Kids Holiday Treats: Easy No-Bake Recipe for Kids

Make these adorable Marshmallow Kids with your little chefs. This no-bake holiday recipe is perfect for kids, featuring simple dipping, decorating, and assembling steps. A fun and festive treat for parties, gifts, or cozy kitchen time together.
Total Time 45 minutes
Course holiday
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Parchment lined baking sheet
  • Small heat safe bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Pairing knife
  • Edible markers (black and pink)

Ingredients
  

  • Jumbo Marshmallows
  • Candy canes equal to marshmallows
  • Mini Pretzels equal to the number of marshmallows
  • 1 package white candy melts
  • 1/4 cup chocolate candy melts
  • Holiday Sprinkles
  • Mini marshmallows optional

Instructions
 

  • Melt the white candy melts according to package instructions.
  • Dip the tip of the candy canes into the melted candy melts and then into the center of the marshmallow.
  • Make a small incision on the side of the marshmallow.
  • Dip one side of the pretzel into the chocolate and then immediately into the marshmallow.
  • (Let sit 5 mins) you and repeat these for the others while waiting.
  • Carefully lift the treat by the candy cane and dip into the melted candy coating.
  • Be sure to cover the sides fully.
  • Drag bottom of treat across the bowl to scrape off excess chocolate on the bottom.
  • Place on parchment lined baking sheet And let dry until set (about 15-20 mins)
  • Melt chocolate and add to piping bag, make a small hole and pipe around the top of the marshmallow.
  • Immediately add sprinkles and mini marshmallows.
  • Once set add eyes to the front of the marshmallow with melted chocolate.
  • Using an edible marker draw on a smile and use the pink markers to make the rosy cheeks!
Keyword holiday treats, marshmallow, treats
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