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Owl Marshmallow Pops

October 11, 2018 by Wendy Sondov 16 Comments

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Owl Marshmallow Pops are a tasty, three bite snack , a fun party favor, or an adorable addition to an owl themed centerpiece or care package. Making owl marshmallow pops is fun and easy, a “hoot” for the whole family!

Five owl marshmallow pops on sticks in a cup filled with shredded paper like a nest

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Owls are a popular theme, not just for Halloween, but all year. Though not warm, fuzzy creatures in real life (more like vicious rodent hunting machines), their big, blinking eyes and chubby, round bodies make them particularly appealing as an animated character. Store aisles and online stores abound with selections of owl party decorations, kitchen tools, and travel mugs.

three owl marshmallow pops in a centerpiece nest.

Almost too cute to eat, Owl Marshmallow Pops make great owl party favors or Halloween snacks!

Until recently, I had no idea that owls are a craze. A few years ago, I wrote a tutorial post showing how to easily create chocolate covered Halloween Pretzels. The pin from that post, showing an owl, pumpkin, and ghost, became wildly popular and was shared a few weeks ago by some big online magazines. I am delighted, but was surprised. All of the Halloween pretzels are cute and easy to make, but it’s the owls that caught everyone’s attention. He’s cute. He’s trendy. He’s chocolate. He’s easy to make. What’s not to love?!

5 wrapped Owl Marshmallow Pops displayed in a mug as a Halloween centerpiece.

Individually wrapped Owl Marshmallow Pops are a care package surprise to be shared!

Obviously, I needed to show my appreciation to the owl enthusiasts of the world. Owl Marshmallow Pops continue the tradition of cute and tasty plus fun and easy to create. The pops are made with just a handful of ingredients. An added bonus, is that Owl Marshmallow Pops can be made to meet many allergy restrictions. I used Dandies Marshmallows and Chocoley dipping chocolate to make Owl Marshmallow Pops that are vegetarian, gluten free, nut free, kosher, and super delicious!

Five chocolate covered marshmallows decorated like owls

A fun Halloween project for kids!

How to make Owl Marshmallow Pops

  • Melt a cup of chocolate pieces in a small bowl at 50% microwave power for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth when stirred.
  • Use the tip of a pop stick to make a hole in the top of a marshmallow.
  • Dip that tip into the melted chocolate, then reinsert the stick into the hole on the marshmallow.
    Allow the chocolate to firm at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
  • Dip and twirl the marshmallow in the melted chocolate to coat completely.The first four steps in making Owl Marshmallow Pops
  • Gently tap off the excess chocolate, to avoid drips, then stand the pop upright in a block of styrofoam.
  • After coating 6 marshmallows, place the styrofoam block in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes or just until the chocolate is firm.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and attach the sprinkles and candy eyes using melted chocolate as “glue” applied with the tip of a toothpick.
  • When the melted chocolate “glue” has dried (about 10 minutes), wrap individual pops in cellophane bags and store at room temperature for up to one week.

Adding the candy eyes and sprinkles that turn the chocolate covered marshmallow into an owl.

Tips for successful Owl Marshmallow Pops

  • Don’t skip the step of “gluing” the pop sticks into the marshmallow with melted chocolate then allowing the chocolate to dry. Without the “glue” marshmallows tend to fall of the stick while being dipped and twirled in the chocolate coating.
  • The chocolate used makes a big difference to the flavor and to the look of the pops. I specifically recommend dipping chocolate from Chocoley.com. The Chocoley discs melt beautifully, coat easily, require no tempering (yeah!), and are real chocolate for real chocolate flavor. In addition, the smooth, surface sheen from dipping chocolate stays that way for at least a week. Other chocolate must be tempered in order to avoid the foggy white coating that develops on untempered chocolate.
  • You may be tempted to add the sprinkle details while the coating is wet. Don’t. The sprinkles slip and slide on the wet chocolate leaving bumps and wrinkles on the surface once it dries. For a smooth surface and more control of sprinkle placement, allow the dipped pops to dry completely before attaching the details.
  • Seasonal flavored marshmallows (pumpkin, mint) would also be delicious.
  • I used Wilton candy eyes which are readily available at Amazon,  Target, and Michael’s.  This is the smaller of the two sizes of Wilton candy eyes.
  • Brown paper raffia stuffed in a glass or jar makes a perfect holder “nest” for owls on sticks! If you don’t have any raffia, put a brown paper grocery bag through a paper shredder to make your own nesting material!
five owl marshmallow pops wrapped individually in cellophane bags , tied with polka dot ribbons in black and orange.

These owl party favors are sure to be a hit!

 

I was not compensated for this post, however I did receive free product from Chocoley.com for use in this recipe. All opinions are 100% my own. I only use and recommend products I believe in.

BAKING TOOLS FOR CHOCOLATE COVERED MARSHMALLOWS

Halloween pop sticks

Wilton Candy Eyes

Daisy sprinkles

 

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OWL MARSHMALLOW POPS RECIPE

Whoooooo do you know, that would love some Owl Marshmallow Pops?

Five owl marshmallow pops on sticks in a cup filled with shredded paper like a nest
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Owl Marshmallow Pops

Makes 20 marshmallow pops
Author Wendy Sondov

Ingredients

  • 1 bag marshmallows
  • 1 cup melting chocolate I use Chocoley Bada Bing Bada Boom dipping and coating dark
  • 20 plastic pop sticks
  • 40 candy eyes
  • 20 yellow or orange candy coated sunflower seeds beaks
  • 40 mini chocolate chips ears
  • 40 orange daisy sprinkles feet
  • 2 or 3 styrofoam blocks pop stands

Directions

  1. Melt a cup of chocolate pieces in a small bowl at 50% microwave power for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth when stirred.
  2. Use the tip of a pop stick to make a hole in the top of a marshmallow.
  3. Dip that tip into the melted chocolate, then reinsert the stick into the hole on the marshmallow.
  4. Allow the chocolate to firm at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Dip and twirl the marshmallow in the melted chocolate to coat completely.
  6. Gently tap off the excess chocolate, to avoid drips, then stand the pop upright in a block of styrofoam.
  7. After coating 6 marshmallows, place the styrofoam block in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes or just until the chocolate is firm.
  8. Remove from the refrigerator and attach the sprinkles and candy eyes using melted chocolate as “glue” applied with the tip of a toothpick.
  9. When the melted chocolate “glue” has dried (about 10 minutes), wrap individual pops in cellophane bags and store at room temperature for up to one week.

Packing Tips

Carefully pack wrapped Owl Marshmallow Pops in layers in a plastic storage container. Be sure there is no room for the pops to move when the lid is on. Use crinkled tissue paper to fill any empty space between the pops and the lid. Pack the storage container, inside a well-padded shipping box.

5 owl marshmallow pops on pop sticks

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Comments

  1. Carlee says

    October 15, 2018 at 10:52 am

    These are super cute and I love how easy they are! They’d be cute for baby showers too!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      October 22, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks, Carlee! Owls are very popular for all kinds of occasions and these really are both cute and easy!

      Reply
  2. saltandserenity says

    October 20, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    You have broken the cuteness meter with these. They just make me smile so much. The step by step process photos are fantastic. Love the idea of using shredded raffia as a nest for them. They would also look so cute standing up in a jar filled with candy corn!!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      October 22, 2018 at 10:56 pm

      Thank you, Cindy! You know I am a huge fan of cute. Cute and easy is the best! I agree that these guys would look great in a jar of candy corn!! I thought of that first. I was on the verge of running out to buy some when I thought of shredding the paper bag! 🙂 Brilliant minds 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    October 20, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    Your owls turned out so cute. They look like a fabulous Halloween treat. Found you at Best of the Weekend.

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      October 22, 2018 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you, Amy! I am so glad you found The Monday Box! Please sign up for updates and come back often. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tracy Albiero says

    October 22, 2018 at 9:58 am

    This is super cute!!!!! #happinessishomemade

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      October 22, 2018 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you, Tracy! Funny how a few sprinkles can make turn a marshmallow into an owl with real personality! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    October 23, 2018 at 9:52 am

    I’m not a marshmallow fan but these are too cute!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – can’t wait to see what you’ll bring next week. Have a fabulous week ahead.

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      October 25, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Sorry you don’t like marshmallows! I love marshmallows, but haven’t eaten them much since becoming a vegetarian. Then I found these Dandies vegan marshmallows and I love them. It was fun making cute treats that everyone (who liked marshmallows) could eat! 😉

      Reply
  6. Jodie Fitz says

    October 25, 2018 at 5:46 am

    We got a late start this week! But you were featured at this week’s RTT party. We hope you come join us at this week’s party and grab a button: http://www.jodiefitz.com/2018/10/24/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party-14-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/

    Love these!!!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      October 25, 2018 at 10:42 pm

      Thank you, Jodie for featuring these Owl Marshmallow Pops! I will definitely come by this week’s RTT party for ideas and inspiration!

      Reply
  7. Catherine Baez Sholl says

    October 26, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    These are so freaking cute! I think they’re very creative and cute for an animal or owl themed party and for Halloween too. Pinned.

    Reply
  8. Karren Haller says

    October 26, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    Your marshmallow pops look so fun for kids, I would imagine they could help in making them.
    Not sure if you know but they are being featured this week on Friday Features party.
    Pinned to save and will be shared on Instagram.
    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
  9. Wendy says

    October 12, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for something different for this year and THIS IS IT! Hysterically funny little guys. They are fast, easy and so eye catching! I love the tip about dipping the stick into chocolate first! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Wendy Sondov says

      October 12, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      I am so glad you like these little guys! It is an added bonus, that they can be made gluten free and vegetarian too! I am a firm believer that cute food tastes better 😉 Happy Halloween!

      Reply

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