Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows with Sprinkles (Printable)
Fluffy marshmallows dipped in melted chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles. A quick, festive treat ideal for celebrations and gift-giving.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Marshmallows
01 - 20 large marshmallows
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
→ Decorations
03 - 1/3 cup assorted sprinkles
→ Optional
04 - 20 lollipop sticks or wooden skewers
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Insert a lollipop stick or skewer into each marshmallow if using for easy handling.
03 - Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, melt in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water.
04 - Hold each marshmallow by the stick and dip halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off naturally.
05 - Immediately sprinkle the dipped chocolate area with assorted sprinkles, turning to coat all sides evenly.
06 - Place the finished marshmallows upright on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm to the touch.
08 - Serve immediately or package as desired for gifting.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These treats require almost no baking skills but still deliver that impressive homemade wow factor when presented on a party table.
- The contrast between the pillowy marshmallow and the snap of chocolate coating creates this perfect textural balance that store bought candy rarely achieves.
02 -
- If your chocolate starts to thicken while youre working, microwave it for just 10 seconds and stir again rather than overheating, which can make it seize and become unusable.
- Setting up a sprinkle station over a small bowl catches the inevitable overflow and lets you reuse the fallen sprinkles instead of finding them with your bare feet later.
03 -
- Freeze the marshmallows for 15 minutes before dipping to prevent them from melting or sliding off the sticks when they touch the warm chocolate.
- Adding a teaspoon of coconut oil to your melting chocolate creates a thinner, more manageable coating that sets with a beautiful shine and clean snap.