Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. This will prevent the coated marshmallows from sticking. Also, gather your popsicle sticks and have them ready.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips (or candy melts) with the optional vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat, as this can cause the chocolate to seize. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate using a double boiler.1 cup white chocolate chips (or candy melts), 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Carefully insert a popsicle stick about halfway into each marshmallow. Hold the marshmallow by the stick and dip it into the melted white chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl. Ensure the entire marshmallow is coated. Gently place the coated marshmallow onto the prepared parchment paper. Repeat this process for all the marshmallows.10-12 large marshmallows, Popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks
- While the white chocolate coating is still wet, it’s the perfect time to add the football laces.
- Using Green Candy Melts: If you have green candy melts, melt them according to package directions (similar to melting the white chocolate). For best results, place the melted green candy melts into a piping bag or a plastic zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Pipe thin, curved lines to create the laces on each marshmallow.Green candy melts or green food coloring
- Using Food Coloring: If you don't have green candy melts, you can color a small portion of your melted white chocolate green with a gel-based food coloring. Mix well until you achieve your desired green shade. Then, proceed to pipe the laces as described above.
- If you have a black edible marker, you can use it to add a small oval or circle to represent the stitching on the football, or any other small decorative details you desire. This is entirely optional and depends on how detailed you want your football marshmallow pops to be.Black edible marker
- Let the Football Marshmallow Pops sit undisturbed at room temperature until the chocolate coating is completely hardened. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. You can speed up this process by placing them in the refrigerator for about 5-10 minutes, but avoid leaving them in for too long as this can cause condensation.
Notes
Properly stored, they can stay fresh for up to 3-4 days. Avoid direct sunlight and humid conditions.