Charlotte wants to be Marie Antoinette for Halloween. I have no idea how a 7-year-old even knows about Marie Antoinette, but now I’m trying to figure out how to break it to her that poor old Marie’s ending was, well, what shall we say, cut short.
(I actually already told her. And explained what a guillotine is, and why people didn’t like Marie. But Charlotte hasn’t changed her mind; she wants to be a queen. I suppose this could be a micro-explanation for why Marie Antoinette is still iconic 250 years later.)
We bought a wig and a French dress. (ok so it’s a princess dress. Turns out they don’t make reasonably priced vintage Rococo Victorian dresses in her size, go figure.) I’m planning on powdering her face to be super white, but I’m still not sure people will know who she is. What else can I do? Have her carry around a cake?? Let them eat cake!
Or let them eat marshmallow pops?? That’s more like it, especially since it’s Halloween, the time for loads of excess sugar in addition to all the candy your kids will be eating. See these Reese’s Stuffed Brown Butter Brownies for reference. Gosh I love this time of year.
Here are all the reasons you should make marshmallow pops:
You don’t have to bake a cake and mash it with frosting. Although that is delicious, we don’t have time for that today. Children all through the land will adore you when you present them with food they can eat on a stick. Candy-dipped marshmallows are actually quite delicious Eating anything that’s as adorable as these eyebally monsters is worth it:
How to make Marshmallow Pops
Guys, I am the worst at crafty decorative stuff. I know you’re looking at pictures of pretty marshmallow pops and thinking “she’s crazy” but I’m telling you, I did not get that girly-everything-I-touch-looks-pretty gene. The fact that these look halfway decent is proof that this is an easy project that everyone can do.
You will have to make a trip to a craft store like Michaels. Or sometimes Walmart will have everything you need.
I like to melt my candy in mugs. That way you can dip the marshmallow all the way in instead of having to roll it to coat. But bowls will work fine too.
Be sure to dry completely before re-dipping.
Here’s Frankenstein getting his hair done.
Here is the white frosting I used for the mummy, the black icing I used for Frank’s mouth, and the edible marker I used to make the Ghosts, BOO’s, and RIP’s. Head’s up, you can’t write with the edible marker onto the dried candy melts. (I tried it :)
How long do Marshmallow Pops last?
I love making treats like marshmallow pops for class celebrations or kid parties, because they can either be served right away, or wrapped up and completely ready to go ahead of time. I would say shoot for making these about 24 hours ahead of when you are going to be serving them, but if you are in a pinch you can do them 2 days in advance (48 hours). After that they will start to get stale.
These would make great Halloween party favors to hand out for guests to take home. You can buy those tiny bags and twist ties at a craft store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. It would also make a really cute table centerpiece. Happy Halloween everyone! Cheers! Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram One year ago: Butternut Squash, Cranberry, and Lentil Stuffing Two years ago: Apple Custard Pie with Cinnamon Streusel Seven years ago: Chicken and Dumplings Are you in charge of bringing treats for a Halloween party?? Check out these other ideas! Halloween Cheesecake Parfaits « these are so good and SUPER easy.
Dracula’s Dentures «These are fun, and one of the first posts on my blog! I took this picture on my coffee table in one of our first apartments. Can you see my couch in the background? ;)
Butterscotch Popcorn Balls « am I the only one who feels like popcorn balls are definitely a Halloween thing? They would be so fun to bring to a class party.
More fun pop ideas from other bloggers! Halloween Candy Corn Cake Pops from Love from the Oven Muppets Cookie Pops from Living Locurto White Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Pops from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
