Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Reindeer
These Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Reindeer are a fun and festive holiday treat! Made with marshmallows, chocolate, pretzel antlers, and candy faces, they’re easy to make and perfect for holiday parties or a creative project with kids.
Equipment
- Lollipop sticks
Ingredients
For the Reindeer Faces and Antlers:
- 1 bag large marshmallows
- 1 bag loop-shaped pretzels
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 12 oz milk or dark chocolate bars
For the Decorations:
- Sugar eyes
- Red Smarties chocolates
Instructions
- Start by gathering your ingredients: marshmallows, pretzels, sugar eyes, Smarties, and lollipop sticks. Lay out a sheet of parchment paper on a clean working surface, where you’ll place your dipped marshmallows to set.
- Carefully insert a lollipop stick into each marshmallow, pushing it about halfway through. Make sure it’s secure but doesn't poke through the other side.
- Break the chocolate bars into small pieces and melt them. You can use a double boiler or melt them in the microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Once the chocolate is melted, dip each marshmallow into the chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently tap off any excess chocolate, then place the marshmallow on the parchment paper.
- Let the chocolate cool slightly, then attach two sugar eyes and a red Smarties nose. Break pretzels into antler shapes and press them into the top of each marshmallow.
- Allow the chocolate to fully harden by letting the marshmallows sit at room temperature or placing them in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
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