Firework Marshmallow Pops
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Celebrate Independence Day with these fun and festive 4th of July Marshmallow Pops! These no bake treats are a great way to add a pop of color (and sweetness!) to your holiday dessert table.
These Firework Marshmallow pops are super easy to make, kid-friendly, and perfect for parties, 4th of July BBQs, or as a simple afternoon activity with little ones.
These treats look fantastic on a dessert tray or served in a jar as a centerpiece. They can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making them a perfect low-stress option for busy holiday prep.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or bringing something to a potluck, these marshmallow pops are a cheerful, bite-sized hit with all ages.
Ingredients
- White Melting Chocolate
- Red Melting Chocolates
- Blue Melting Chocolate
- large marshmallows
- sanding sugar
- Red White and Blue Sprinkles
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions
Swap melting chocolates with candy melts or almond bark if that’s what you have on hand.
How to Make Firework Marshmallow Pops
To make these patriotic pops, you’ll start with large marshmallows and dip them in your choice of melted red, white, or blue chocolate.
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Then, add a little sparkle with sanding sugar and festive sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm. Use lollipop sticks or colorful paper straws to hold the marshmallows, and the best part is there’s no baking involved—just a few simple steps and a few minutes of chill time!
Step 1: Place the melts in separate bowls and melt.
Step 2: Transfer melted candies to 3 piping bags separated by color.
Step 3: Make flag banners by piping triangles on wax or parchmant paper. Decorate with sprinkles and set aside.
Step 4: Melt remaining white chocolate.
Step 5: Dip Marshmallow in white chocolate
Step 6: Stack three dipped marshmallows on the candy stick.
Step 7: Decorate pops with piping bags over wax paper or parchment paper.
Step 8: Zigzag chocolate drips on the marshmallows and rotate marshmallows.
Final Step: Add chocolate flags to top of marshmallows. Let set.
Time-saving tips
- Use a double boiler or microwave to melt the chocolate slowly—stir every 15–20 seconds to avoid scorching.
- Let the dipped marshmallows rest on parchment paper or stand upright in a styrofoam block for clean presentation.
- Add sprinkles or sanding sugar immediately after dipping before the chocolate sets.
Serving and Storage
Store in an airtight container.
More 4th of July Treats
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4th of July Marshmallow Pops
Equipment
- Piping bags
- Microwave-safe bowls
- spatula
- Tall Cup
- Parchment Paper
- Lollioop Sticks
Ingredients
- 24 Marshmallows
- 10 Ounces White Melting Chocolate
- 3 Ounces Red Melting Chocolates
- 3 Ounces Blue Melting Chocolate’s
- Red White and Blue Sprinkles
- Red/ Blue Sanding Sugar
- Edible Glitter
Instructions
- Start by Lay out a sheet of parchment paper.
- Putting the red or blue melting chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 15-30 second increments until the chocolate is completely liquid.
- Put the chocolate in a piping bag. Cut a small hole in the piping bag and pipe 2 Inch triangles on the sheet of parchment paper. Place some sprinkles on some of the chocolate triangles for extra decoration.
- Melt the next color of chocolate and repeat the steps above. Lastly do the same with 1 ounce of the white chocolate.
- Let the Chocolate pieces sit out to dry.
- Put 3 marshmallows on each lollipop stick.
- Melt the rest of the white chocolate melts in 15-30 second increments until its liquid. Pour the melted chocolate in a tall cup
- Dip the marshmallows into the cup. Wipe of the excess chocolate on the cup and place it on a new sheet of parchment.
- Place the marshmallow sticks on a sheet of parchment or wax paper to dry
- Repeat this for each marshmallow stick and then put them in the freezer for 10 minutes to dry.
- Remelt the red and blue chocolate in the piping bags. Use the chocolates to pipe zigzags on the marshmallow sticks. –
- While the chocolate zigzags are still wet, sprinkle the sprinkles When the chocolate is dry, brush the marshmallow fire works with edible glitter.
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