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What’s better than a bunch of mischievous monsters? Monsters made of marshmallows on a stick, of course! Because, let’s face it, everything is more fun when it’s on a stick!
These Monster Marshmallow Kabobs are a festive and frightfully fun Halloween treat the whole family can create together. All you need are marshmallows and a few inexpensive decorating supplies to craft your very own marshmallow monster mash.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Marshmallows (regular or jumbo for extra spookiness)
- Bamboo skewers, lollipop sticks or straws (for little goblins, opt for straws or lollipop sticks for safety)
- Assorted decorating supplies: gelatin powder, colored sugars, candy melts, candy eyeballs, edible markers and melted chocolate
Monster mash time:
- Line cookie sheets with wax paper to keep things tidy.
- Gather small bowls and fill them with your spooky decorating materials.
- Now, let’s create your creepy creatures!
Decorating tricks & tips:
- Gelatin Powder Magic: Dip marshmallows in water, blot with a paper towel and roll in gelatin powder for a burst of color and flavor. Orange makes perfect pumpkins, while lime makes fun green monsters. Bonus tip: orange gelatin marshmallows + dark chocolate = delicious!
- DIY Colored Sugars: Don’t have pre-colored sugar? No problem! Toss white sugar into a jar or bag, add food coloring (start with 6 drops and add more as needed) and shake it up until the sugar is vibrantly hued. Roll marshmallows in your homemade sugar for a colorful sugary coating.
- Candy Melts: Melt candy melts in the microwave (30-second increments, stirring in between) and dip marshmallows for a smooth, glossy coating. Pro tip: A teaspoon of shortening or coconut oil makes the candy coating easier to work with. Once coated, let them harden on wax paper.
Here’s how we created our spooky squad:
- Frankenstein’s Monster: Coat marshmallow with green candy melts. Press mini chocolate chips or chocolate sprinkles on top while the coating is tacky for “hair.” Add candy eyeballs, then use a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate to draw stitches, eyebrows and a ghoulish grin.
- Pumpkin Faces: Dip marshmallows in orange gelatin powder, then use a toothpick dipped in chocolate to draw jack-o’-lantern faces. Add green candies on top for stems.
- Mummies: Dip marshmallows in white sugar, then drizzle with white candy melts for “bandages.” Attach candy eyes using melted chocolate.
- Ghosts: Coat marshmallows with white candy melts, letting the excess pool at the bottom to form a ghostly shape. Once hardened, use a toothpick and chocolate to create spooky faces.
- Googly Monsters: Roll marshmallows in green sugar, then attach three candy eyes and draw silly monster faces with melted chocolate.
- Bloodshot Eyeballs: Use red food coloring or an edible marker to draw bloodshot squiggles on marshmallows. Top with a candy eyeball for extra spook factor.
Bonus tips for a smooth (and safe) sticking experience: - Butter your bamboo skewers before impaling sticky marshmallows it makes a world of difference! A little goes a long way; I used just a 1/4 teaspoon to coat a whole bunch of skewers.
- For younger kids, swap bamboo skewers for lollipop sticks or straws. If using straws, snip the ends at an angle to make inserting them easier.
- Avoid choking hazards for toddlers by serving decorated marshmallows on a festive plate instead of kabobs. And keep an eye on those sugar eyeballs!
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or just adding a little spooky fun to snack time, these Monster Marshmallow Kabobs are sure to be a hit. Get creative, make memories and enjoy every sweet bite! Happy haunting!
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime – Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com
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