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 says
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 says
I do use the Wilton pens Ellen and I haven’t noticed them being difficult to write with.
By G.G Graham says
I am a great grandson and I just need to do some of these!
Melissa Riker says
They’ll love them, and it’s fun that they are so easy to make! Thanks for stopping by!
Cynthia X says
Love these, they are so cute.
Melissa Riker says
Thank you Cynthia!! Have a great weekend!
Maria says
Super cute treat!
Melissa Riker says
Thanks so much Maria!! Have a great weekend!
Natasha says
what a great halloween treat!
Natasha @ Serenity You
Melissa Riker says
Thanks Natasha!!
Jamie says
OMG these are adorable!! Pinning and sharing on my FB page tomorrow 😉
Hugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Chelsea Day says
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 says
Thanks Chelsea! I’ll try to pop over when I get the kiddos to bed!
Samantha @ Five Heart Home says
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 says
Thanks Samantha! My boys loved them!
Amber says
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 says
These turned out SO cute, Melissa! Pinned!
K Lentz says
These are adorable! Might have to make these for my kiddos.