Description
Create colorful and fun Rainbow Marshmallows using skittles to coat large marshmallows on sticks. This easy and vibrant treat is perfect for parties, kids’ snacks, or a playful dessert that adds a burst of fruity flavor and bright colors to classic marshmallows.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 bags of Skittles, individual size (or several pouches of fun sized Skittles)
- 1 bag of large marshmallows (regular large, not extra large)
- Water (for dipping)
- Sucker sticks (for skewering marshmallows)
- Foam block or Styrofoam block (for drying marshmallow pops)
Instructions
- Separate Skittles by Color: Using multiple bowls, separate the Skittles by their colors. This is a fun and engaging step, perfect for involving kids if you’d like. Take care to keep the colors separate without mixing.
- Grind Skittles into Powder: Starting with the lightest color, grind the Skittles into a fine powder using a high-powered blender or grinder. After grinding one color, return the powder to its own bowl. Repeat this process with each color from lightest to darkest.
- Prepare Marshmallow Pops: Insert a sucker stick approximately 3/4 of the way into each large marshmallow securely to create marshmallow pops.
- Dip Marshmallows in Water: Quickly dip each marshmallow pop into a cup of water to moisten the surface, which will help the Skittles powder stick better.
- Remove Excess Water: Gently towel off the marshmallow or shake off any excess water to avoid sogginess while maintaining a damp surface for coating.
- Coat with Skittles Powder: Spoon the Skittles powder over the damp marshmallows, fully and evenly covering the surface with the colorful powder.
- Dry the Marshmallow Pops: Place the coated marshmallow pops upright into a foam or Styrofoam block. Allow them to dry completely before serving or packaging to ensure the coating sets well.
Notes
- For best results, use individual-size Skittles for easy color sorting and powdering.
- Ensure the marshmallows are only lightly dampened to avoid them becoming soggy.
- Utilizing a foam or Styrofoam block helps keep the marshmallow pops upright to dry evenly.
- This recipe is a fun, no-bake treat perfect for parties or celebrations.
- If you don’t have a high-powered blender, a spice grinder or coffee grinder may work for pulverizing the Skittles into powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (drying time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
