Enjoy these Firecracker Marshmallow Pops at your Fourth of July picnics and parties this summer. Chocolate-covered marshmallows with a fun red, white, and blue twist are a treat that kids of all ages will love.
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Red White and Blue Marshmallows
My husband and I have Disney season passes, and since we live nearby, we can just hop in the car whenever we feel like it. We love exploring the parks all year round!
I really love just wandering around, snacking, and soaking up the parks without any pressure. I'm all about those Disney treats, so we make sure to stop at every bakery we come across.
I spotted red, white, and blue marshmallows at Disney Springs while we were checking out all the desserts, and it reminded me that these dirt marshmallow pops were inspired by a candy shop there as well.
With July 4th just around the corner, I had to make a batch of Fourth of July cupcakes and these red white and blue marshmallows. The sour straw on top makes them look just like little firecrackers!
BruCrew Tip: Add a large candy star to the middle of the white marshmallow to make the perfect party favor for Marvel-themed birthday parties.
What You'll Need
- Paper Straws: You can use any color of straw for these marshmallow pops. I had some stars and stripes straws in my pantry that I used. Feel free to use plain red and blue ones. You can even use lollipop sticks if you like.
- Marshmallows: Buy a bag of the regular-sized marshmallows and place 3 of them on the straws. If you are making them for younger kids, you could cut the straws in half and dip one marshmallow for each one.
- White Chocolate Melts: A high-quality chocolate is best for fun treats like these. I prefer to use the Ghirardelli melting wafers because they melt so well. Plus, they taste amazing.
- Sanding Sugars: Since these are for the Fourth of July, you will need a container of red, white, and blue sugars. If you're making them for other parties, go ahead and pick up colors that match your theme.
- Sour Straws: These little sour candy straws are the perfect size for topping the marshmallow firecrackers. You could also use black lace licorice if you can find that.
How To Make Marshmallow Pops
These cute 4th of July marshmallows are an easy treat for kids to help you with, too. They will love dipping the marshmallows in the chocolate and adding the different colored sugars.
- Push three marshmallows onto a paper straw, going all the way through each one. Yes, even the top one. It will leave a hole for the sour straw later. Then pull the marshmallows up until the paper straw is in the middle of the top marshmallow. Keep the marshmallows close together.
- Cut the sour straws into pieces that are ¾ of an inch long. They can be even longer, if you like.
- Melt the white chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- Dip the marshmallows into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to pour chocolate over the tops and sides of the marshmallows.
- Tap the straw gently to remove as much of the excess chocolate as possible. Push a sour straw into the top where the hole is.
- Hold the marshmallows over the bowl of red sugar. Use a spoon to gently sprinkle red sugar evenly over the marshmallow. Slowly rotate the straw in your hand, so you get sugar all over the marshmallow. Don't forget about that top, but be careful you don't knock out the sour straw. Rotate the straw one more time, so the excess sugar falls back into the bowl.
- Repeat this process, placing the middle marshmallow over the white sugar, and then the bottom marshmallow over the blue sugar.
- Place the marshmallow pops on a wax paper-lined tray and let them set up before serving or storing.
Storage Recommendations
Keep the chocolate-covered marshmallows in a tightly sealed container on the counter for 4-5 days.
How To Serve
For the 4th of July, fill jars with red, white, and blue M&M's and insert the marshmallow pops. They create a fun, patriotic centerpiece!
You can also place them in cellophane bags and give them out as party favors. Tie some ribbons on the ends to add a fun touch!
Other Fourth of July Desserts
- A Red White and Blue Bundt Cake is a fun cake that you can be proud to share at picnics this summer.
- Patriotic Glazed Funfetti Donuts will brighten any morning. Swirls of red, white, and blue and lots of sprinkles will make anyone smile.
- Swirls of colors make these Red White and Blue Cheesecake Bars a fun dessert to share at holiday parties.
- A batch of this sweet and salty S’mores Popcorn with red, white, and blue sprinkles is a fun treat to enjoy while waiting for fireworks.
- This 4th of July White Chocolate Fudge is the perfect patriotic dessert. The red, white and blue design is so pretty.
- Add these fun colored Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies to your holiday plans. Sprinkles and candies will make them disappear in a hurry.
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Recipe
Firecracker Marshmallow Pops
Make these Marshmallow Firecracker Pops for your Fourth of July picnics and parties this summer. Easy chocolate covered marshmallows are such a fun party favor for kids of all ages.
Ingredients
- 36 large marshmallows
- 12 paper straws
- 12 blue sour straws
- 1 - 10 ounce bag white chocolate melting wafers
- red, white, and blue sanding sugar
Instructions
- Press a straw all the way through 3 marshmallows. Pull the marshmallows back down, so the straw is not sticking out of the end. This will leave a hole for the top candy.
- Cut the sour straws into pieces that are about ¾ inch long.
- Melt the white melting wafers according to the package directions. Let cool slightly.
- Place the sanding sugars in 3 separate bowls.
- Use a spoon to cover the marshmallows with white chocolate. Tap the straw gently to remove as much of the excess chocolate as possible without bending the straw.
- Push one of the sour straws into the top of the marshmallows.
- Hold the top marshmallow over the bowl of red sugar and use a spoon to gently cover the top marshmallow while you turn the straw. Be very careful to keep it on just the top marshmallow. Roll the straw around while the marshmallow is over the red bowl, so the excess sugar falls into the bowl.
- Hold the marshmallows over the bowl of white sugar and use a spoon to gently cover the middle marshmallow while you turn the straw. Roll it around to remove the excess sugar.
- Hold the marshmallows over the bowl of blue sugar and use a spoon to gently cover the bottom marshmallow while you turn the straw. Roll it around to remove the excess sugar.
- Place the marshmallow firecrackers on a piece of wax paper to set up.
- To serve the marshmallows, place them in jars filled with candies.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 237Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 52mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 0gSugar: 32gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Tonia
Thank you for this cute suggestion. Do you know how long they stay fresh? I want to make in advance, seal in a bag, then store in airtight container. But I wasn’t sure if they would go stale or get soggy for some reason. Thank you
Jocelyn
How far in advance do you want to make them? Since they are dipped in chocolate it does help to preserve the marshmallow for a little bit of time, plus keeping them tied tightly is a good idea. I think they still taste good days later.
Madeleine
So cute. I love the marshmallow pops they sell all over Disney but I also rather make them myself for so much cheaper. We are also annual passholders (Miami born and bred) and go quite often (except summertime) too hot. Dole whip is the best and dole whip float even better Wishing you and your family a wonderful summer.