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!
I think they turned out super cute and my boys were mesmerized by them! I’ll definitely be making them again!
Ellen Holmes
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
Melissa Riker
I do use the Wilton pens Ellen and I haven’t noticed them being difficult to write with.
By G.G Graham
I am a great grandson and I just need to do some of these!
Melissa Riker
They’ll love them, and it’s fun that they are so easy to make! Thanks for stopping by!
Cynthia X
Love these, they are so cute.
Melissa Riker
Thank you Cynthia!! Have a great weekend!
Maria
Super cute treat!
Melissa Riker
Thanks so much Maria!! Have a great weekend!
Natasha
what a great halloween treat!
Natasha @ Serenity You
Melissa Riker
Thanks Natasha!!
Jamie
OMG these are adorable!! Pinning and sharing on my FB page tomorrow 😉
Hugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Chelsea Day
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/
Melissa Riker
Thanks Chelsea! I’ll try to pop over when I get the kiddos to bed!
Samantha @ Five Heart Home
Oh my goodness…THE CUTENESS!!! Your little jack-o-lantern faces make them even more precious. Thanks for sharing…my kids would love these!
Melissa Riker
Thanks Samantha! My boys loved them!
Amber
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
keri @ shaken together
These turned out SO cute, Melissa! Pinned!
K Lentz
These are adorable! Might have to make these for my kiddos.