If you've seen my past few posts featuring Moreaya's First Birthday, you've probably seen a glimpse of my Goldfish Marshmallow Pops.
Since I wasn't responsible for the Birthday Cake, I wanted to make a little treat that would match the theme, but still be relatively easy. This one is! Marshmallow Pops are so customizable too. I made some Mickey Mouse themed ones for Sophia's Mickey Mouse 2nd Birthday Party.
Goldfish Marshmallow Pops
These go perfect with a Beach Party theme, Under the Sea theme… anything you can think of!
The ingredients are extremely simple:
Large Marshmallows, Candy Melts {thank goodness my store had blue so I didn't have to tint them!}, Sucker Sticks, Graham Crackers or Graham Cracker Crumbs, Wax Paper, and Goldfish!
I have a small double boiler that I used for the Candy Melts. I melted 1 1/2 bags for 25 Marshmallow Pops, but 1 bag would have been plenty.
A little tip is to put the marshmallows in the freezer for just a few minutes. This makes them not move around so much and stay still on your sticks!
I DIY-ed my Graham Cracker crumbs. I had one lonely pack of graham crackers, so I crushed them to make my sand!
I added just a bit of shortening to the candy melts to make it a smoother, thinner consistency. I still struggled with excess on the marshmallow. I gently shook off as much as I could.
Then dip the bottom of the marshmallow in the graham cracker crumbs to make your sand. Immediately stick on a Goldfish and place on your wax paper to harden!
VOILA!
I served the Goldfish Marshmallow Pops alongside Moreaya's Birthday Cake, but they could easily be served as a stand alone dessert. They're yummy!
After using sucker sticks this time and paper straws on the Mickey Mouse Marshmallow Pops, I would definitely say that I prefer using the Paper Straws. They are stronger and larger, so it's easier to make them stand up straighter. Although, if you use the Paper Straws, be sure to make a small X with a knife where your straw will go, so it's easier to put it in the marshmallow when it's a little frozen.
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Such an awesome idea. Pinning this to my unique party ideas board
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These are seriously adorable & I would totally eat one too!
This is an adorable idea! Great for an under the sea party.
What’s a paper straw? And where do you get them?
They’re a thicker type of paper – work very well! I order them on Etsy. The shop that I ordered from for this party is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinklemonadeparty
My kids would love these!
And they are soooooo cute!
How cute! I love this idea.