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    Home » Holidays » Halloween » Candy Covered Marshmallow Pumpkins

    Last updated: Sep 19, 2019 by Melissa Riker · 18 Comments

    Candy Covered Marshmallow Pumpkins

    Candy covered marshmallows covered made to look like pumpkins with pieces of pretzel as a pumpkin stem

    Are you getting in the mood for Halloween? I was brainstorming ideas for treats I might send in with my boys to school later this month and came up with these adorable little marshmallow pumpkins!

    You'll Need:

    marshmallows
    candy melts-I used Pumpkin Spice
    pretzels
    skewer or other means to dip marshmallow
    wax paper
    edible food writing pens (optional)

    I had originally picked up plain white candy melts and planned on coloring them orange with food coloring but I lucked out and happened upon orange colored Pumpkin Spice Melts at the grocery store so I snatched them up! Less work for me and the candy smells heavenly!

    Per the package instructions I microwaved the melts in a bowl at 50% power for 1 minute then in 30 second intervals until totally melted.  Be sure to stir each time after microwaving and don't overheat or it will ruin the consistency. I used a skewer to dunk each marshmallow in the candy coating and a butter knife to help spread and smooth it around the marshmallow.

    When the marshmallow is coated set it on wax paper to harden.  As soon as you take out the skewer stick a pretzel piece in the hole to act as the stem.  I used mini pretzels broken into pieces so my "stems" would be curvy but you could use any type.

    Allow the marshmallows to harden completely before handling or moving.  If you'd like to create jack o' lanterns use an edible food pen to draw your pumpkins some spooky faces!

    marshmallow halloween pumpkins

    I think they turned out super cute and my boys were mesmerized by them! I'll definitely be making them again!

     

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    1. Ellen Holmes says

      October 27, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      These look great. I looked up edible food writing pens and for the Wilton ones some say it didn't write well. So wondering what brand you bought and where? I'd like to make them this week.

      Thank you, Ellen Holmes

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 27, 2019 at 5:03 pm

        I do use the Wilton pens Ellen and I haven't noticed them being difficult to write with.

        Reply
    2. By G.G Graham says

      September 21, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      I am a great grandson and I just need to do some of these!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        September 23, 2019 at 10:30 am

        They'll love them, and it's fun that they are so easy to make! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Cynthia X says

      October 24, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Love these, they are so cute.

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 25, 2013 at 9:26 pm

        Thank you Cynthia!! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    4. Maria says

      October 24, 2013 at 9:26 am

      Super cute treat!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 25, 2013 at 9:27 pm

        Thanks so much Maria!! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    5. Natasha says

      October 20, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      what a great halloween treat!

      Natasha @ Serenity You

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 23, 2013 at 10:22 pm

        Thanks Natasha!!

        Reply
    6. Jamie says

      October 17, 2013 at 12:47 am

      OMG these are adorable!! Pinning and sharing on my FB page tomorrow 😉
      Hugs,
      Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

      Reply
    7. Chelsea Day says

      October 15, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing. If you haven't linked up already, come share your project on Teach Me Tuesday! https://www.somedayilllearn.com/2013/10/14/teach-tuesday-37/

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 16, 2013 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks Chelsea! I'll try to pop over when I get the kiddos to bed!

        Reply
    8. Samantha @ Five Heart Home says

      October 11, 2013 at 7:43 pm

      Oh my goodness...THE CUTENESS!!! Your little jack-o-lantern faces make them even more precious. Thanks for sharing...my kids would love these!

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        October 12, 2013 at 4:59 pm

        Thanks Samantha! My boys loved them!

        Reply
    9. Amber says

      October 11, 2013 at 12:43 pm

      These are TOO cute! Another little party food idea I never would have thought of. You did a great job! Pinning it to our Halloween board!

      Have a wonderful day,
      Amber

      Reply
    10. keri @ shaken together says

      October 11, 2013 at 6:24 am

      These turned out SO cute, Melissa! Pinned!

      Reply
    11. K Lentz says

      October 11, 2013 at 6:06 am

      These are adorable! Might have to make these for my kiddos.

      Reply

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