Marshmallow Mug Cocoa Dippers
Marshmallow Mug Cocoa Dippers are a Giant Marshmallow wrapped in chocolate and marshmallows that dip and melt into a hot mug of Cocoa or Coffee. Viral TikTok for 2020 and 2021.
Servings: 10 mini mugs
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 10 Giant Marshmallows Roasters Brand
- 15 small candy canes for handle
- mallow bits decoration
- .5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for pretend "cocoa" topper
- 12 oz red candy melts or any color chocolate melts
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- paper straws or lollipop sticks straw for mug
Instructions
- Sort marshmallows and choose ones that stand up well and look pretty even. Set them on top of a cutting board or baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Using a knife, whack a candy cane to cut off the long "tail" and save the hook shape for a mug handle.
- Press each handle into the side of the marshmallow. You want it to go in a little bit and create a decent indent/hole. Remove candy cane handle and set aside.
- Cut straws in half, or if using lollipop sticks, use full size. Press into the top of the marshmallow, going in about halfway. Remove the stick and set it aside. You are just creating the hole, not leaving it in.
- Place 1/4 cup of candy melts into a resealable sandwich bag and do not seal.
- Place into the microwave and microwave on 50% powder for 60 seconds. Knead bag until smooth or repeat and heat and knead until smooth. Seal the bag and snip the tip.
- Pipe red melted candy onto the indented holes on the marshmallow for the handle. Gently press the cut candy cane handle into the side.
- Do the same with the top straw, piping candy into the hole and then pressing the straw into the top. Let stand to harden. This step helps secure the handles.
- Place remaining candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% powder for 60 seconds and stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Carefully place each marshmallow into the melted chocolate. Spoon chocolate onto all of the sides being careful to cover the peppermint handle but making sure the hole remains open in the handle.
- Gently place a fork at the bottom of the marshmallow, remove it from the melted candy and scrap the fork on the side of the bowl before placing the marshmallow onto the wax paper. Let marshmallows stand to dry and harden completely.
- When mugs are hardened and ready, add chocolate chips to a baggie and do not seal the bag.
- Place chocolate into the microwave and microwave on 50% powder for 60 seconds. Knead bag until smooth or repeat and heat and knead until smooth. Seal the bag and snip the corner.
- Pipe a layer of chocolate on the top of the marshmallow to create the look of filled hot cocoa.
- Place dehydrated mallow bits into the melted chocolate and let stand to harden completely.
- To enjoy: Serve with a hot cup of cocoa.
Notes
What is the best way to break the tip off the candy cane?
It was super easy to break the candy cane with a whack with a sharp knife. I also recommend grabbing extra candy canes as sometimes they don’t break correctly.
How much chocolate will you need?
I used half a bag of candy melts to get six marshmallows. I’d say, depending on how good you are at dipping chocolate, you’ll get 10-12 out of a whole bag.
What are the best marshmallows to use to make a mug?
The marshmallows used were Campfire Giant Roasters, and I grabbed them at Walmart. I took a photo of them to see the difference between regular and giant ones in the article.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mug | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg