Easy Marshmallow Eyeballs | Halloween Hot Chocolate
These easy marshmallow eyeballs are a fun four-ingredient Halloween treat. Serve them on their own or float them in hot chocolate for a spooky drink kids will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Setting Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 marshmallow eyeballs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: HALLOWEEN | HOLIDAY
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo marshmallows
- 1/2 cup green candy melts
- 24 small edible candy eyes
- 1/4 cup red decorating sugar or fine red sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening, optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
- Cut each jumbo marshmallow in half crosswise. Place the marshmallow halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly dampen the outside edge of each marshmallow half with water. Use only enough water to make the surface slightly sticky.
- Roll or gently press the dampened edge into the red decorating sugar to create the bloodshot appearance.
- Place the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt according to the package instructions, stirring frequently until smooth.
- If the melted candy is too thick, stir in a small amount of coconut oil or vegetable shortening until it reaches a smooth, spoonable consistency.
- Spoon or pipe a small circle of melted green candy onto the cut side of each marshmallow.
- Immediately press one edible candy eye into the center of the green candy before it begins to set.
- Let the marshmallow eyeballs stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the candy coating is firm.
- Serve the marshmallow eyeballs on a platter, place them on festive paper straws, or float one or two on top of each mug of hot chocolate.
Notes
- Lightly coat your knife or kitchen scissors with nonstick cooking spray to make the marshmallows easier to cut.
- Do not soak the marshmallows in water. You only need a small amount of moisture to make the red sugar stick.
- Purple, blue, orange, or red candy melts can be substituted for the green candy melts.
- Add the candy eyes while the melted candy is still wet so they remain securely attached.
- Allow the decorations to set completely before stacking or storing.
- Store the finished marshmallow eyeballs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Do not refrigerate them. Condensation can make the marshmallows and decorating sugar sticky.
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