Valentine Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Hearts
Valentine Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Hearts are easy to make and really dress up a mug of hot chocolate.
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Servings: 10 people
Calories: 107kcal
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Wooden BBQ skewers
- Kitchen scissors
- Small sandwich bag
Ingredients
- 20 heart shaped marshmallows
- 10 ounces Wilton chocolate candy melts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently push 2 marshmallows onto each BBQ skewer. Push the hearts so they are both almost at the end of the skewer. Place the skewered marshmallows on the baking sheet.20 heart shaped marshmallows
- Use the kitchen scissors to trim down the BBQ skewer 2-3 inches.
- Pour 5 ounces of the candy melts into a microwave safe dish. Heat in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.10 ounces Wilton chocolate candy melts
- Let the melted chocolate cool a few minutes and spoon into the small sandwich baggy. Snip one corner of the sandwich baggy and gently squeeze the melted chocolate over the marshmallows in a zig-zag pattern. Allow the marshmallow skewers to sit for a little while so the chocolate can harden.
- Lay each skewer across a mug of hot chocolate for everyone to stir in their drink. You can also gift these by putting them in a treat bag and tying with a ribbon.
Notes
Pro Tips
- If you’re not using heart marshmallows and instead are cutting marshmallows into heart shapes, lightly dust your cookie cutter with powdered sugar or cornstarch before cutting to prevent sticking.
- Slightly freeze marshmallows before skewering to make them firmer and easier to handle.
- Lightly grease the tip of the skewer with a tiny bit of butter or coconut oil to prevent marshmallows from tearing.
- Twisting the skewer while pushing helps insert it smoothly without squishing the marshmallows.
- If you don’t have a piping bag, dip a fork in melted chocolate and quickly flick it over the marshmallows for an easy drizzle effect.
- Place decorated marshmallow skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes to help the chocolate set quickly.
Recipe FAQs
How can I store these marshmallows? Store finished marshmallow stirrers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. How do I keep the melted chocolate from hardening too fast? Melt the chocolate right before decorating, and if it starts to harden, microwave it for 5-10 seconds to re-melt it and Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to keep it smooth. Can I make these dairy-free or vegan? Yes! Use vegan marshmallows, dairy-free chocolate and paper straws instead of wooden skewers for a fully plant-based option.Nutrition
Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.03mg