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
• Sucker Sticks
• Graham Crackers or Graham Cracker Crumbs
• Wax Paper
• 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.

Moreaya enjoyed the Goldfish Marshmallow Pops and I know you will too!