As easy kids treats go, it doesn’t get much easier or popular as marshmallow pops. These simple treats are a hit with kids and are very little hands friendly for assembling.

And the fishy cracker with blue combo is a very summer friendly theme.

The many colours available in Wilton Candy Melts (melting wafers) makes for endless and easy options. For a more mature taste you could actually melt white or dark chocolate for coating the marshmallows. But the fun colours are half the appeal for my kids. Plus the candy melts make it so there are no extra time or effort required to temper chocolate. It also means the kids can melt them themselves in the microwave without anything being too finicky.

The variations are as many as you can think of of course. But the classic fishy cracker fish in a fish bowl or ocean setting is a sure fire hit. Making it perfect back yard or pool party fare. Sticking a paper straw (full length or cut in half) or lollipop stick into the marshmallows first makes for ease of dipping as well as eating and presentation.

Graham cracker crumbs, nerds, sprinkles or coloured sugar all make a great bottom edge to mimic a fish bowl or ocean floor. Or simply leave it plain. Make sure to dip the marshmallows in the melted blue candy and then add the fish on while still wet as well as any graham cracker crumbs or candies before allowing to set up on parchment or waxed paper. Fish bubbles can be piped on after if desired.

Ingredients

Paper Straws (full size or cut in half) or Lollipop Sticks
Blue Candy Melts (melting wafers)
Large Marshmallows
Fishy Crackers
Sprinkles, nerds, graham cracker crumbs (optional)
Wilton Piping Gel or ‘Pearl’ Candies

Directions

Line a cookie sheet or counter with parchment paper.
Insert sticks or straws at least half way into marshmallows.
Lay out small bowls of crumbs or candy and fishy crackers.
Melt 1/2 of blue candy melts in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir and microwave additionally in 10 second intervals stirring in between until completely melted.
Dip the Marshmallows in the melted candy until completely covered or just 3/4 the way up the marshmallow.
Press the fishy cracker onto the side and any candy or crumbs on the bottom.
Place on the parchment to set up at room temperature.
Pipe on bubbles if desired.
Store at room temperature up to 48 hours.

Serve and make children very happy.

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Dipped Marshmallow Pops

A quick way to make a themed treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

• Paper Straws full size or cut in half or Lollipop Sticks
• Blue Candy Melts melting wafers
• Large Marshmallows
• Fishy Crackers
• Sprinkles nerds, graham cracker crumbs (optional)
• Wilton Piping Gel or tiny round candies

Instructions

1. Line a cookie sheet or counter with parchment paper.
2. Insert sticks or straws at least half way into marshmallows.
3. Lay out small bowls of crumbs or candy and fishy crackers.
4. Melt 1/2 of blue candy melts in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir and microwave additionally in 10 second intervals stirring in between until completely melted.

5. Dip the Marshmallows in the melted candy until about 3/4 the way up the marshmallow or cover completely.

6. Press the fishy cracker onto the side and any candy or crumbs on the bottom.

7. Place on the parchment to set up at room temperature for about an hour.

8. Pipe on bubbles if desired.

Recipe Notes

Store at room temperature up to 48 hours.

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