Martian Marshmallows

Name: Martian Marshmallows
Ingredients: 12 ounces white candy coating; 2 teaspoons shortening; Paste food coloring, optional; 36 lollipop sticks; 1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows (about 36); Colored sugar; Assorted toppings: candy eyes, assorted nonpareils, licorice and sour straws

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

12 ounces white candy coating
2 teaspoons shortening
Paste food coloring, optional
36 lollipop sticks
1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows (about 36)
Colored sugar
Assorted toppings: candy eyes, assorted nonpareils, licorice and sour straws

Directions

1

In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. If desired, tint with food coloring.
2

Insert one lollipop stick into each marshmallow. Dip marshmallows in melted candy coating, turning to coat; allow excess to drip off. Roll in colored sugar. Place a dab of melted candy coating onto assorted toppings; decorate faces as desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.