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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Christmas Marshmallows

    Published: Nov 11, 2023 · Modified: Sep 30, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 4 Comments

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    Looking for a new festive treat to make Christmas this year to share with your loved ones? You're going to love these Christmas marshmallows. These sweet, fluffy morsels incorporate seasonal flavors and colors, making them a perfect addition to holiday celebrations.

    Overhead shot of plateful of chocolate covered Christmas marshmallows.

    Looking for more decadent treats to make? You're going to love s'mores blondie recipe, pretzel s'mores bites, and this s'mores sugar cookie recipe! They're a great addition to your cup of hot chocolate for Christmas.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • A Delightful Activity and Treat for All Ages! Both kids and adults alike will love decorating these surprisingly easy Christmas marshmallows and it will soon become a cherished holiday tradition.
    • Fun and Festive Holiday Gift. Place them up in a lovely holiday tin or decorative bag for a thoughtful and tasty edible gift.
    • Customizable Recipe. This versatile marshmallow recipe can be easily customized and you can get creative by dipping or drizzling them with different toppings.

    Ingredients

    This recipe only takes a few simple ingredients to make, and you can find them all at your local grocery store. These are festive and fanciful, but they aren't fancy!

    All the ingredients you need to make this recipe are right here but the exact amounts are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Overhead shot of individual Christmas marshmallow ingredients in bowls on table.
    • Regular-Size Marshmallows: Make sure you're using the regular-sized marshmallows
    • Candy Canes: Regular-sized candy canes make the perfect skewer for these Christmas marshmallows. You can also use lollipop sticks, cake pop sticks, skewers, or straws.
    • Chocolate Chips: We will be using melted white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips for dipping!
    • Candy Color: You can use this oil-based food coloring to add color to the white chocolate. You can use whatever colors you prefer to make your Christmas marshmallows visually appealing.
    • Sprinkles: Colorful sprinkles add a pop of color and texture to your holiday marshmallows.

    Substitutions and Variations

    Experiment with these variations to create unique and memorable Christmas marshmallow treats that your family and friends will love!

    • Roll and Dip Marshmallows: Into shredded coconut, crushed candy canes, festive sprinkles, crushed nuts, mini M&Ms, or even edible glitter before placing them on wax paper to set.
    • Make Snowman Marshmallows: Simply use your decorating skills and imagination to create adorable snowman faces with icing, and perhaps a hat for added cuteness.
    • Change Up the Chocolate: Use any type of melted chocolate or melting wafers to create different flavors and colors to create a rich and satisfying coating.

    How to Make Christmas Marshmallows

    Making these chocolate-covered Christmas marshmallows is a breeze. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps to make these festive holiday treats.

    The recipe highlights are right here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1. Melt the chocolate in the microwave.
    2. Stir until it's smooth and creamy.
    Overhead shot of small bowlful of white chocolate chips.
    Overhead shot of small bowlful of melted white chocolate.
    1. Add the marshmallows to the candy cane.
    2. Dip the marshmallows in the chocolate.
    Overhead shot of marshmallows on a candy cane.
    Overhead shot of white chocolate covered marshmallows on candy cane.
    1. Decorate the marshmallows with sprinkles and drizzled chocolate.
    Overhead shot of white chocolate covered Christmas marshmallows on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    1. Chill in the refrigerator until set and enjoy!
    Overhead shot of Christmas marshmallows on table.

    ⭐ Hint: Unwrap the part of the candy cane you will be skewering the marshmallows on and leave the cane wrapped to keep the hook secure and your hands from getting sticky.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy our marshmallow popcorn bars, Festive Gingerbread Dip, Christmas Donuts or a collection of our favorite Christmas chocolate recipes.

    Overhead shot of plateful of Christmas marshmallows on plate.

    Storage

    Storing your Christmas marshmallows properly is essential to keep them fresh, soft, and enjoyable.

    • Best Results: Store marshmallows at room temperature, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat in an airtight container or a sealed bag. This should keep them fresh for up to a week to ten days.
    • Refrigerator: Storing them in the fridge may cause moisture to form on the marshmallows so it's not my favorite. Keep them in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to a week.
    • Freezer: You can freeze them up to 2 months but they may be stickier when you thaw them out. If you plan to freeze them make sure to use a skewer or stick instead of the candy canes. Flash freeze them first on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for an hour. Then transfer them to a resealable container to prevent them from sticking together once frozen. Thaw them on the counter for 15 minutes to an hour before serving.

    Tips

    To make delectable Christmas marshmallows that will surely impress your friends and family, follow these helpful tips.

    • Unwrap the part of the candy cane you will be skewering the marshmallows on and leave the rest of the cane wrapped. This prevents your hand from getting sticky.
    • Don’t squeeze the candy cane too hard or it will break during dipping.
    • Don't leave the marshmallows in the fridge too long. This may lead to the chocolate cracking. Just chill until set.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about Christmas marshmallows? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about these festive, chocolate-covered holiday marshmallows.

    How to create homemade marshmallow gifts?

    Creating homemade marshmallow gifts is a fun, personalized way to share your favorite treats with friends and family. You can package your marshmallow creations in festive cellophane bags or small gift boxes, and include a variety of shapes, colors, and flavors to suit the recipient's taste.

    Can Christmas marshmallows be used as a Christmas tree decoration?

    Yes, you can easily thread a string or ribbon through a marshmallow and hang it on your Christmas tree as a festive edible decoration.

    Three marshmallows dipped in chocolate standing up on the table with holiday napkin in the background on the table.

    Other Marshmallow Recipes to Try

    Do you like marshmallows? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

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      Oreo S'mores
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    • Three mason jars filled with layered S'mores parfaits, featuring graham cracker crumbs, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate chips on top, are placed on a table with soft linens and spoons nearby.
      S'mores Parfaits

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Christmas marshmallows on the table with white and dark chocolate on the table.

    Christmas Marshmallows

    Karin and Ken
    Looking for a new festive treat to make Christmas this year to share with your loved ones? You're going to love these Christmas marshmallows. These sweet, fluffy morsels incorporate seasonal flavors and colors, making them a perfect addition to holiday celebrations.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Set time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 370 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Parchment paper
    • rimmed baking sheet
    • microwave
    • microwave safe bowl
    • spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 18 large marshmallows
    • 6 candy canes
    • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips melted (can substitute candy melts in white, red and green)
    • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips melted (can substitute candy melts)
    • Oil Based Food coloring for Chocolate
    • Christmas Sprinkles
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    Instructions
     

    • Line a half-sheet pan with waxed paper or parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 20-second increments until smooth. Transfer melted chocolate to a tall glass.
    • Carefully skewer 3 marshmallows onto each candy cane. (Candy canes can break easily in this step, so try to handle them gently).
    • Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes.
    • Carefully dip the marshmallows into the melted chocolate and allow the excess to drip back into the glass.
    • Transfer the dipped marshmallow cane to the prepared baking sheet.
    • Garnish with sprinkles or tint chocolate in red and green and pipe candy stripes.
    • Using a piping bag of resealable bag with the corner cut out.
    • Allow to set in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes until set! Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Unwrap the part of the candy cane you will be skewering the marshmallows on and leave the the rest of the cane wrapped. This prevents you hand from from getting sticky.
    • Don’t squeeze the candy cane too hard or it will break during dipping.
    • Don't leave the marshmallows in the fridge too long. This may lead to the chocolate cracking. Just chill until set.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 4gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 36IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Debi says

      November 11, 2023 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe was great for kids to make and decorate. They had a fun time and loved it. Great idea. Thanks. We will be making these again

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        November 11, 2023 at 2:52 pm

        Glad this recipe is a success! It is definitely great activity for kids! Thank you for taking the time to comment. You made my day. All the best. Karin

    2. Joy says

      November 11, 2023 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      These marshmallows were so easy to make and they tasted great. The kids went nuts for them. Loved decorating and eating them. The candy canes were great handles and a treat for after marshmallows were eaten. Loved every thing about this recipe really. I’m going to make them for other holidays too. Thx again Karin

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      • Karin and Ken says

        November 11, 2023 at 2:53 pm

        As always you are most welcome. I try my best. I love this easy activity too. Glad I’m not alone. Take care and all the best. Karin

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