Marshmallows, Chocolate and Sprinkles
Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows
If I want to get my youngest to cook I tell him that sprinkles are involved! This is a simple recipe for the children, and great at using up sprinkles! Great for a party or just because you need that sweet treat or time with the children. This is also a great way to use up any chocolate that is in the fridge!
Ingredients:
Packet of Marshmallows
Dairy-Free Chocolate
Sprinkles
Method:
Line a baking sheet or shallow tin with parchment paper. You will be placing the marshmallows on this so it doesn’t need to be perfect. Just a place for them to cool down.
Either make your own dairy-free chocolate (why not try our recipe) or melt some either in the microwave or my preferred way is as follows.
Put a heatproof bowl on top of a pan which contains hot water. Place over low heat. Make sure it isn’t touching the water and that no steam can escape up the side of the bowl. We don’t want water in our chocolate! Break the chocolate up into small, even pieces and add to the bowl. The smaller the chocolate pieces, the quicker they will melt.
Once the chocolate is melted place a marshmallow into the chocolate. You can either place it completely in and use a fork to remove it to just cover the top of the marshmallow (our preferred method). If you have submerged your marshmallow then tap it against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
For young hands place the marshmallows on skewers and use these to dip the marshmallows into the chocolate.
Place the covered marshmallows onto the prepared baking sheet.
Whilst the chocolate is still melted, cover with sprinkles of your choice. This is another reason to use a baking sheet as it catches the flying sprinkles!
Place the marshmallows in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.
Additional Notes:
Try different chocolate and see what you prefer - dairy-free white chocolate perhaps?
Add some flavouring to the chocolate such as peppermint and then top with crushed peppermint candy (great for Christmas).
Be adventurous with your toppings, sea salt, coconut, candy or simply more chocolate!
Equipment Used:
Bowl
Baking Tray
Spoon
Skewers
