Use candy melts and marshmallows to make easy Valentine marshmallow pops. A kid-friendly Valentine’s Day recipe, they make perfect party treats with oodles of decorating ideas.
If you’re still looking for a fun treat to make with your kids this Valentine’s Day, Valentines marshmallows are something both you and your kids will love. Awhile ago, I shared my recipe for cherry chip cake pops…. Valentine marshmallow pops are a slightly easier treat and oh so fun and kid-friendly to make.
Ingredient Notes:
Snowman marshmallow pops are another fun marshmallow dessert for kids, especially during the wintertime.
Gather a few supplies, including the following:
- Marshmallows – Use regular marshmallows, jumbo marshmallows, or sometimes you can find heart shaped marshmallows in stores around Valentine’s Day.
- Wilton Candy Melts – You can use any color you want, including pink candy melts, white melts, red, etc. You can also use chocolate melting wafers.
- Valentine Sprinkles – All sorts of Valentine-themed sprinkles.
- Paper Straws – use these for the lollipop sticks.
- Paper Towel for Work Space – This will catch all the extra sprinkles and drips from the melted candy melts. It definitely makes cleanup a LOT easier afterward.
- This Wilton Cake Pops Decorating Stand comes in handy too.
How to Make Valentine Marshmallow Pops
- The first step is to place marshmallows on the paper straws. Insert the paper straws into the center of your marshmallows, letting the straw act as a lollipop stick.
- Be creative and make different designs, like doubling up heart shaped marshmallows on one stick.
How to Melt the Candy Melts and Chocolate for Dipping
Depending on the dipping candy you decide to use, you can melt it a couple different ways:
- Melt using a double boiler on the stove – This is basically a pan inside of another pan with boiling water in the bottom pan. It allows for more even melting without burning, and it also keeps chocolate warm for dipping. If you’re wanting to use different colors, this may not be the easiest way to melt the candy melts. So instead…
- Melt it in the microwave – This is usually the route I go. Just follow the package instructions for melting. Usually, you heat and stir in 15-second intervals until the candy is melted and smooth enough for dipping.
One Important Tip: Depending on the type of chocolate you use, some people like to add shortening or paraffin wax to their chocolate as it melts. This allows for a thinner coat and stretches the chocolate a little further. If you use a good quality chocolate, you likely won’t need this step.
Dip and Decorate Marshmallows
- Dip the marshmallows in the melted candy melts, letting excess candy drip back into the bowl.
- Now you’re ready to immediately grab the sprinkles and decorate before the candy coating hardens. You can create polka dots all over the marshmallows with candy beads and shake little sprinkles or hearts all over. Maybe even sprinkle a little candy sugar on top. Just be creative and let your kids do their thing; you never know what they’ll come up with.
- Place the Valentine marshmallows in the marshmallow pop holder, and let the candy coating set.
There’s nothing like festive Valentine dipped marshmallows to wish someone a very Happy Valentine’s Day.
Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, you can, though it’d probably be best to make them only 1-2 days in advance, so they don’t get stale.
They should be stored in an airtight container in a slightly cooler environment. Not chilled in the fridge, but you want them to keep their shape and the candy to not melt… So you don’t want them next to a stove or oven.
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Valentine Marshmallow Pops
Use candy melts and marshmallows to make easy Valentine marshmallow pops. They make perfect kid-friendly Valentine's Day party treats.
- Wilton Cake Pops Decorating Stand
- Valentine Paper Straws
- Paper Towels
- 12 ounces marshmallows
- 12 ounces candy melts
- 1/2 cup Valentine sprinkles
Insert the paper straws into the center of your marshmallows, letting the straw act as a lollipop stick.
Be creative and make different designs, like doubling up heart shaped marshmallows on one stick.
How to Melt the Candy Melts and Chocolate for Dipping
Depending on the dipping candy you decide to use, you can melt it a couple different ways… Melt using a double boiler on the stove – This is basically a pan inside of another pan with boiling water in the bottom pan. It allows for more even melting without burning, and it also keeps chocolate warm for dipping. If you're wanting to use different colors, this may not be the easiest way to melt the candy melts. So instead…
Melt it in the microwave – This is usually the route I go. Just follow the package instructions for melting. Usually, you heat and stir in 15-second intervals until the candy is melted and smooth enough for dipping.
Dip and Decorate Marshmallows
Dip the marshmallows in the melted candy melts, letting excess candy drip back into the bowl.
Immediately grab the sprinkles and decorate before the candy coating hardens. You can create polka dots all over the marshmallows with candy beads and shake little sprinkles or hearts all over. Maybe even sprinkle a little candy sugar on top.
Place the Valentine marshmallows in the marshmallow pop holder, and let the candy coating set.
Then they're ready to serve and enjoy!
One Important Melting Tip: Depending on the type of chocolate you use, some people like to add shortening or paraffin wax to their chocolate as it melts. This allows for a thinner coat and stretches the chocolate a little further. If you use a good quality chocolate, you likely won’t need this step.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, you can, though it’d probably be best to make them only 1-2 days in advance, so they don’t get stale.
How should I store marshmallow pops?
They should be stored in an airtight container in a slightly cooler environment. Not chilled in the fridge, but you want them to keep their shape and the candy to not melt… So you don’t want them next to a stove or oven.
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