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The very top of a hand holding three chocolate covered marshmallows made to look like reindeer. The treats have candy eyes, pretzels, and a candy nose.
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Christmas Marshmallow Treats

These Christmas Marshmallow Treats are not only absolutely adorable and delicious but so easy to make too. They're the perfect festive goodie to add to your holiday treat boxes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 treats
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Audrey Wood
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • wax paper
  • Baking sheet or large tray
  • Straws, popsicle sticks, or treat sticks
  • double boiler or microwave safe dish

Ingredients

  • 15 jumbo marshmallows or roaster marshmallows
  • 8 ounces melting chocolate dark or milk chocolate
  • 30 candy eyes
  • 15 heart shaped gummy candies or M&Ms (for the nose)
  • 30 pretzel pieces for the antlers

Instructions

  • Begin by spread wax paper over a large baking sheet or tray. Next, add straws or sticks to the ends of your marshmallows.
    15 jumbo marshmallows
  • Next melt, your chocolate in a double boiler or a microwave safe dish. For the double boiler, I recommend heating on low and stirring frequently. If microwaving your chocolate wafers, I recommend reducing the heat to low or half and pausing to stir. This will help to avoid scorching the chocolate (see note*).
    8 ounces melting chocolate
  • Dip your marshmallow in the chocolate and use a spoon or small spatula to cover it with chocolate. Quickly poke in the pretzels to the sides to create the ears.
    30 pretzel pieces
  • Place on the wax paper and add the candy nose and candy eyes before the chocolate sets.
    30 candy eyes, 15 heart shaped gummy candies
  • Repeat for however many treats you'd like to make. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

Store any leftover marshmallow treats in an airtight container. They will be good for up to five days after making.
8 ounces of chocolate should be enough for at least 15 treats, if not more. 
*Not all microwaves may have a low or half power feature. I recommend doing 20 second intervals and stirring frequently if you don't have these settings.
Any nutritional information is an estimate by online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg