Have you heard the plea from teachers at your child’s school, “Please! No more cupcakes to celebrate birthdays in the classroom!” It seems to be a theme to go healthier, which I can usually support 100 percent. I appreciate the request to cut down on treats and sweets and be healthier . . . But it’s tough to tell your elementary school child, “Sorry sweetie, let’s have a fruit kabob! For your classroom birthday treat!” Who really wants a granola birthday bar?
How about a compromise instead? How about—marshmallow pops! They’re pretty small, just a bite of something sweet and can be just the pop of color and celebration that your elementary kid loves!
Here are the pops I made tonight. My daughter requested blue with white. And, best of all, they are very easy to make. Below are the directions.
- One package of large marshmallows
- One package of colored chocolate (I use the Wilton Candy Melts)
- Pop or lollipop sticks
- Sprinkles of choice
2. Take a marshmallow in one hand, a stick in the other and dip the end of the stick into the candy melt a little bit before you put the stick into the marshmallow. It helps hold the marshmallow to the stick.
3. Dip the marshmallow in the candy/chocolate.
4. Sprinkle with desired sprinkles or decorations.
Important note! When you are assembling and displaying them, you’ll want them to stand upright. I used a small container filled with rice on the bottom and beans on the top to hold the sticks. Some people prefer Styrofoam. I didn’t have any on hand and used things from my cabinet.
They’re cute and fun! Enjoy!!
