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    Home » Holidays

    Caramel Dipped Marshmallows

    Published: Oct 21, 2013 Updated: Oct 14, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

    You can’t get much simpler for a Halloween treat than these Caramel Dipped Jumbo Marshmallows with Halloween sprinkles! If you like this recipe, then you may also love these DIY Caramel Apple Monsters! 

    Caramel dipped marshmallows, a cute treat idea for a Halloween party
    Table of Contents
    • Why Caramel Dipped Marshmallows?
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Halloween Dipped Marshmallows
    • More Holidays Ideas

    Why Caramel Dipped Marshmallows?

    Here in Kentucky, we have these tremendous handmade candies called Modjeskas.  They are homemade marshmallows dipped in homemade caramel. They are as delicious as they sound. Whenever I’m on Market Street downtown Louisville I stop into Muth’s candies to get a bag.

    Caramel dipped marshmallows, a cute treat idea for a Halloween party

    Inspired by the flavors of the Modjeskas, I decided to make some Caramel Dipped Marshmallows for Halloween.  No homemade marshmallows here, but still a pretty delicious taste combination.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Package Purchased Caramels (I like Brachs)
    • Double Boiler
    • Package of Jumbo Marshmallows
    • Package of Paper Straws (Halloween ones are very cute for this)
    • Halloween Sprinkles
    • Silpat Mat
    How to make caramel dipped marshmallows

    How to Make Halloween Dipped Marshmallows

    1. Unwrap store-bought caramels and melt them over a double boiler on the stove.
    2. Add a bit of sweetened condensed milk to get the caramel to the right consistency for dipping.
    3. Insert a paper straw into the center of your Jumbo marshmallow.
    4. Dump out the package of Halloween sprinkels onto a paper plate. Don’t spread them too thin, about ½″ deep is great! If they are spread too thin your caramel will just stick to your paper plate.
    5. Dip the jumbo marshmallows in caramel, and while the carmel is still warm dip them in the pile of Halloween sprinkles.
    6. Place dipped marshmallow on a silpat mat and allow to cool.

    More Holidays Ideas

    You can easily make these for other holidays as well. If you want to make them for Thanksgiving, just substitute the sprinkles in Fall colors. To make them for Christmas, use Christmas sprinkles and red and green straws!

    Easy Peasy!

    Caramel dipped marshmallows, a cute treat idea for a Halloween party
    Caramel dipped marshmallows, a cute treat idea for a Halloween party

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Liz says

      October 21, 2013 at 8:44 am

      Too funny! I’ve followed your page for awhile now and hadn’t put together that you were a KY gal as well. I live in Louisville. And you are right Modjeska’s are divine! Love this DIY version and I’m sure my kids will love making (and eating) them! Love your blog, you’re so creative!!

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    2. Mosaic Magpie says

      October 22, 2013 at 7:39 am

      They are such a comfort food and these you have made are cute too!
      xo,
      Deb

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    3. Michelle Price says

      October 22, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      Those look delish and easy to whip up a bunch!

      Reply
    4. Stacia says

      October 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm

      My family makes these every year at Christmas! They taste amazing and are one of my favorite traditions!

      Reply
    5. Elizabeth L. Allred says

      November 04, 2013 at 1:32 pm

      what did you use is it straws or pencils thank you

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 04, 2013 at 2:01 pm

        They are lollipop sticks that are made by Wilton, you can buy them at craft stores.

        Reply
    6. Lolly Jane says

      October 15, 2014 at 1:26 am

      Yummy idea and gorgeous photos!

      Reply

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