Halloween Ghost Marshmallows

Boo! Except these vanilla bark covered Halloween Ghost Marshmallows are anything but scary. They’re cute, they’re yummy, and they’re so easy to make! All of which makes them the perfect treat for all of your trick or treat get-togethers!

Halloween Ghost Marshmallows made in under 5 minutes!

For our Ghost Marshmallows you will first and foremost need large marshmallows. Aside from that, you’ll need vanilla bark. I love this stuff and would cover it in everything if I could. It’s so easy to work with and sweeten up anything from pretzels to popcorn to marshmallows. Your kids could definitely help here!

Halloween Ghost Marshmallows made in under 5 minutes!

Put a few blocks of the vanilla bark in the microwave and cook in 20 second increments until melted, stirring after each interval. Then, swirl the end of a popsicle stick in the vanilla bark and insert in one of the large marshmallows. Continue until all sticks are inserted in the marshmallows. Let it set and harden, so your marshmallow is secure.

Halloween Ghost Marshmallows made in under 5 minutes!

Then, with a sheet of wax paper covering the table and a cup or something to stand the marshmallows in, dip the top of the marshmallow in the vanilla bark. Let the excess drip down the marshmallow, giving it that fun ghost effect.

Halloween Ghost Marshmallows made in under 5 minutes!

Apply candy eyes, and you have the cutest Ghost Marshmallows that are pretty tasty, too. Your guests will be happily spooked and they took no time at all!

Halloween Ghost Marshmallows

Halloween Ghost Marshmallows

Yield: 25-30 marshmallows
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • marshmallows
  • 6 cubes (1/2 pack) vanilla bark
  • candy eyes

Instructions

  1. Prepare table with a sheet of wax paper and a cup or some way to set the marshmallows up in.
  2. Melt vanilla bark in microwave in 20 seconds increments, stirring after each, until just melted. Stir to melt completely.
  3. Dip the end of a popsicle or cake pop stick into the vanilla bark, tapping off any excess, and inserting in the bottom of a marshmallow. Continue until all sticks are inserted into the marshmallows. Let set to harden.
  4. Dip the top of the marshmallow into the vanilla bark. Stand in a cup, or something similar, over wax paper.
  5. Apply candy eyes.
  6. Continue until all marshmallows are dipped. Let harden. Stand Ghost Marshmallows in a Halloween container for a fun decorative treat!

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