Adorable Candy Cane Marshmallow Kids

Whether you're looking to make candy cane marshmallow pops or candy cane marshmallow stirrers, these Candy Cane Marshmallow Kids will do the trick. They're easy to make and oh-so-adorable.

These Candy Cane Marshmallow Kids are designed to look like adorable cups of hot chocolate with kawaii faces.

My daughter is obsessed with all things kawaii. Kawaii is the Japanese culture of cuteness. She loves when I create coloring pages like these Cupcake Coloring Pages or these Christmas Baking Coloring Pages. So these adorable marshmallow candy cane kids have made her quite happy.

I love that you can eat them as a chocolate covered marshmallow pop or you can use them for stirring your hot chocolate.

These are also super fun since you can decorate them for Christmas, Valentine's Day, or just create them for enjoying on a snow day.

You can whip these up and package them to give to neighbors as holiday gifts or send them home as party favors. They pair great with these Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cones.

You can also display them next to your hot chocolate bar so your family (or guests) can use them as stirrers.

Kitchen Tools You May Need

Parchment lined baking sheet
Small heat-safe bowl
Piping bag
Pairing knife
Edible markers (black and pink)

Ingredients You Need To Make Candy Cane Marshmallow Kids

• Jumbo Marshmallows
• Candy canes (equal to marshmallows)
• Mini Pretzels (equal to the number of marshmallows)
• 1 package white candy melts
• 1/4 cup chocolate candy melts
• Holiday Sprinkles
• Mini marshmallows, optional

How To Make Candy Cane Marshmallow Kids

Melt the white candy melts according to package instructions.

Dip the tip of the candy canes into the melted candy melts and then into the center of the marshmallow.

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Make a small incision on the side of the marshmallow.

Dip one side of the pretzel into the chocolate and then immediately into the marshmallow.

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(Let sit 5 mins) you and repeat these for the others while waiting.

Carefully lift the treat by the candy cane and dip it into the melted candy coating.

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Be sure to cover the sides fully.

Drag the bottom of the treat across the bowl to scrape off excess chocolate.

Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and let dry until set. It should take about 15-20 minutes.

Melt chocolate and add to a piping bag, make a small hole, and pipe around the top of the marshmallow.

Immediately add sprinkles and mini marshmallows.

Once set add eyes to the front of the marshmallow with melted chocolate.

Using an edible marker draw on a smile and use the pink markers to make the rosy cheeks.

Check out the full recipe in the card below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use mini candy canes to make these?

Yep. You sure can. When I make these with younger kids, I have found that the mini candy canes are more manageable for their little fingers.

How do you store these Candy Cane Marshmallow Dippers?

You'll want to store these in an airtight container or if you're gifting them, you'll want to wrap them in cellophane treat bags.

How long can you store these for?

These candy cane marshmallow pops are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them for 4-5 days. The candy cane, marshmallow and chocolate will store well for 2-3 weeks, but I've found that the pretzel texture gets weird after about 3 days…especially if it's not totally covered in chocolate.

Can I use chocolate chips instead of candy melts?

Of course. Just make sure you melt it slowly. Also, you may need to add a small bit of oil to make the chocolate a little smoother.

Check out some of my favorite Holiday Treats

Best Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups Recipe

Christmas Tree Brownie Bites

White Chocolate Chip Hot Cocoa Bombs

The Best Reindeer Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

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