Create a fun patriotic treat for your next 4th of July party or Memorial Day cookout with this patriotic Red White and Blue Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Pops recipe. So cute and yummy! Plus, check out over 10+ best Patriotic foods for a party to help you celebrate.
I love using food as decorations for any holiday, and there are so many fun things you can do for the 4th of July (or Memorial Day cookout). This Red White and Blue Dipped Marshmallows recipe is super easy to create, and it looks so cute (and patriotic) on a platter at your party.
You can use regular treat sticks or decorative straws to add an even cuter touch. Plus, you'll need red and blue candy melts as well as red and blue jimmies.
Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the chocolate but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
Skewer each marshmallow with a toothpick.
Dip marshmallow into candy coating.
After dipping into the blue candy melt, immediately dip into the blue sprinkles.
Place the marshmallow on waxed paper until set. Remove the toothpick from the marshmallow and use to create a small hole in the sprinkle side of the marshmallow. Press marshmallows onto straws or treat sticks with a twisting motion.
Melt the red candy melts in the microwave according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the chocolate but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
Dip marshmallow into red candy coating.
Then, immediately dip the marshmallow into the red sprinkles. Let marshmallows dry completely before packaging or serving.
Red White and Blue Dipped Marshmallows Recipe
Ingredients
- Regular or jumbo size marshmallows
- Candy melt wafers in red and royal blue
- Patriotic sprinkles (like jimmies) in red and blue
Instructions
- Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the chocolate but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
- Skewer each marshmallow with a toothpick.
- Dip marshmallow into candy coating and immediately into blue sprinkles.
- Place marshmallow on waxed paper until set.
- Remove the toothpick from the marshmallow and use to create a small hole in the sprinkle side of the marshmallow.
- Press marshmallows onto straws or treat sticks with a twisting motion.
- Melt the red candy melts in the microwave according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the chocolate but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
- Dip marshmallow into candy coating and immediately into red sprinkles.
- Let marshmallows dry completely before packaging or serving.
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