Best Marshmallow Mummy Skewers For Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about some tasty treats to impress your friends and family at your spooktacular gathering! One fun and simple idea that will add a festive touch to your celebrations is mummy marshmallow skewers. They’re not only super easy to make but also a hit with both kids and adults alike.
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These fluffy marshmallows are wrapped up like little mummies, with just the right amount of gooey chocolate to create a creepy yet delicious snack. These skewers are perfect for adding some sweetness to your Halloween menu while being a fun project you can do with the little ones. It’s the ideal way to get creative and embrace the holiday spirit!
If you are looking for more Halloween dessert recipes, I have a few more you might want to try. For more marshmallow fun, make some large marshmallow pops with candy melts. Or for something simple, try a no-bake chocolate Swiss roll bat cake.
Still in the mood for more mummies for Halloween? Go for a savory option and make some mummy jalapeno poppers as well.
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Reasons You’ll Love These Halloween Mummies
- Fun for All Ages: These marshmallow mummy skewers are a delightful activity for both children and adults, making them a perfect project for family gatherings or parties.
- Easy to Make: With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up these spooky snacks in no time, leaving you more time to enjoy the festivities.
- Customizable: You can easily switch up the toppings and decorations to reflect your personal taste, whether you want to add sprinkles, edible eyes, or different types of chocolate. A perfect gift for Halloween.
- Sweet and Silly Treat: The combination of fluffy marshmallows and rich chocolate creates a fun and delicious dessert that embodies the spirit of Halloween while satisfying your sweet tooth!
What’s in This Marshmallow Skewers Recipe?
- Large marshmallows: These fluffy treats serve as the base of your mummy skewers. Their soft texture and sweetness make them ideal for creating a delicious focal point for your spooky snack.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Perfect for melting, these chocolate chips will give your mummies that oozy wrap-around look. The rich flavor complements the marshmallows beautifully, adding a decadent touch to your festive treat.
- Vegetable shortening: This ingredient helps achieve a smooth, shiny chocolate coating when mixed with the chocolate chips. It also prevents the chocolate from seizing and ensures easy dipping.
- Powdered sugar: Often used to create frosting and glazes, powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the chocolate mixture. It can also be dusted on top of the finished mummies for an extra festive flair.
- Meringue powder: Stabilizes your icing, helping it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming too runny. It also adds a hint of sweetness without an overpowering taste.
- Vanilla extract: A staple in many dessert recipes, vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of your mummy skewers. Its warm and sweet notes pair wonderfully with both the marshmallows and chocolate.
- Corn syrup: This ingredient adds shine and smoothness to your chocolate coating, making it easier to work with. It also helps maintain moisture, ensuring your treats remain fresh and gooey.
- Water: Water can adjust the consistency of your chocolate coating and help control how easily your chocolate melts and adheres to the marshmallows.
- White food coloring: This optional ingredient can add a spooky, ghostly finish to your mummies. It can lighten chocolate or icing to give perfect coloring, ensuring an eerie appearance.
- Candy eyeballs: These playful decorations give your mummies personality and charm. Use various sizes and styles. Candy eyeballs will surely add a fun touch to your Halloween treats.
- Orange and black sugar sprinkles: These festive sprinkles add color and enhance the Halloween theme. They can be sprinkled on the chocolate coating for an eye-catching and festive finale.
- Large lollipop sticks or skewers: Essential for assembling your mummy treats, they make it easy to hold and enjoy. They come in various lengths and designs, allowing you to choose the perfect ones for your fun Halloween creation.
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Substitutions and Additions
- Vegetarian-Friendly: Instead of regular marshmallows, use vegan marshmallows, which are made without gelatin. This ensures a plant-based option for your spooky treats.
- Gluten-Free: Pay attention to labels while selecting chocolate chips, as some may contain gluten. Opt for gluten-free chocolate brands or make your chocolate coating for peace of mind.
- Nut Allergies: If you have nut allergies, ensure that the chocolate and any additional toppings or sprinkles are nut-free. You can also substitute chocolate with carob for a nut-free alternative.
- Flavor Variations: For a unique twist, add flavor extracts like almond or coconut to the chocolate mixture. You can also dip the marshmallows in flavored candy melts instead of chocolate.
- Fruity Additions: Incorporate fresh fruits by adding sliced bananas or strawberries onto the skewers before wrapping them in chocolate, adding a fruity burst to your mummies.
- Spooky Sprinkles: To enhance the festive look and feel of your mummies, get creative with additional sprinkles, such as Halloween-themed confetti or edible glitter.
- Dipped Pretzel Sticks: Add pretzel sticks as a crunchy base for a salty-sweet combination before dipping the marshmallows. This can provide an exciting texture that balances the sweetness.
- Peanut Butter: For a nuttier flavor, drizzle melted peanut butter over the chocolate before it sets, or use peanut butter chips for an additional layer of indulgence.
How to Make Marshmallow Mummy Skewers (step-by-step directions)
- Take the bamboo sticks or stainless steel skewers and thread three marshmallows onto each, ensuring they are grouped at one end. (Photo 1)
- Arrange the marshmallow skewers on a baking sheet and freeze them for 10 minutes. This step helps the chocolate coating adhere better. (Photo 2)
- While the marshmallows are chilling, melt the chocolate chips and shortening. You can use a double boiler over low heat or microwave them in 20-second increments until completely smooth. (Photo 3)
- Once the chocolate is melted, pour it into a tall glass. Remove the marshmallow skewers from the freezer and dip each skewer into the chocolate, coating the marshmallows thoroughly. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the baking sheet. (Photos 4, 5 & 6)
- Immediately add the candy eyeballs to the chocolate-covered marshmallows while the coating is wet. (Photo 7)
- Return the skewers to the freezer or refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set.
- Using an electric mixer, combine the meringue powder and water in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until dissolved and slightly frothy. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar and mix until combined. (Photos 8 & 9)
- Add the vanilla extract, corn syrup, remaining icing sugar, and white food coloring, then mix on high speed until soft peaks form. Transfer the icing into a piping bag with a petal tip such as Wilton Tip #126. (Photos 10 & 11)
- Remove the chocolate-coated marshmallows from the freezer and pipe the white icing over them to resemble bandages. A little mess adds to the spooky effect.
- Sprinkle the piped “bandages” with orange and black sugar sprinkles for an extra festive touch. (Photo 12)
- Once decorated, let the icing harden for 20-30 minutes before enjoying your delightful marshmallow mummy skewers.
Recipe Tips
- Use Quality Chocolate: For the best flavor, select high quality chocolate chips or coating. Dark, milk or white chocolate can all work beautifully.
- Chill Before Dipping: Make sure the marshmallows are well-chilled before dipping to ensure the chocolate sets nicely and doesn’t melt too quickly.
- Experiment with Toppings: Don’t be afraid to mix and match sprinkles, nuts, or crushed cookies for different textures and flavors on your mummies.
- Keep It Fun: Involve kids in decorating; it’s an excellent activity for motivating creativity!
- Work in Batches: If you’re making a lot of skewers, consider working in small batches to keep the process manageable and enjoyable.
Storing Tips
To maintain the freshness of your marshmallow mummy skewers, store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
If you want to preserve them longer, you can freeze the skewers. To do this, wrap each skewer in plastic to prevent freezer burn and place them in a resealable freezer storage bag. The marshmallow mummies can be frozen for up to 1 month.
When you’re ready to enjoy them, remove them from the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These marshmallow mummy skewers are a delightful sweet treat on their own, but they can be paired with various fun accompaniments to create an enticing dessert spread. Here are some ideas:
- Hot Chocolate Bar: Serve alongside a cocoa station with various toppings, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and marshmallows, to complement the mummies.
- Fruit Platters: To contrast the sweetness of the marshmallows, offer an assortment of fresh fruit, such as apple slices, grapes, and berries.
- Halloween Punch: Create a spooky drink to match your theme, like a fruity punch with floating gummy worms or ghost-shaped ice cubes. Or go for a seasonal option such as apple shine sangria.
- Decorated Cookies: Add spooky-themed cookies—think ghost, pumpkin, and spider cookies—to enhance the Halloween atmosphere.
- Popcorn Mix: For a crunchy side, serve a savory-sweet popcorn blend, perhaps drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with candy corn.
- Cheese Platter: To balance the dessert offerings, include a cheese board with a mix of cheeses, crackers, and seasonal nuts for a savory touch.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! While regular marshmallows work best for these mummies, you can experiment with mini marshmallows for smaller skewers or large marshmallows for a more substantial treat.
Any leftover chocolate can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You can re-melt it for future dipping or use it to create chocolate-covered fruits or snacks.
Yes, you can prepare the marshmallow mummy skewers a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. Ensure they’re kept in a cool place to maintain the chocolate’s firmness.
The icing is ready when it forms soft peaks that hold their shape when you lift the mixer. Be careful not to overbeat, as this can make the icing grainy.
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Best Marshmallow Mummy Skewers for Halloween
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1- 250 gram (251 gram) 10 ounce bag of large marshmallows
- 1 cup (180 g) 6 oz or 160g of semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening
- 2 cups (240 g) 8.8oz or 250g of icing/ powdered sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons of meringue powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon of white food coloring
- candy eyeballs
- orange and black sugar sprinkles
- large lollipop sticks or skewers.
Instructions
- Take the bamboo sticks or stainless steel skewers and thread three marshmallows onto each, ensuring they are grouped at one end.1- 250 gram 10 ounce bag of large marshmallows,large lollipop sticks or skewers.
- Arrange the marshmallow skewers on a baking sheet and freeze them for 10 minutes. This step helps the chocolate coating adhere better.
- While the marshmallows are chilling, melt the chocolate chips and shortening. You can use a double boiler over low heat or microwave them in 20-second increments until completely smooth.1 cup 6 oz or 160g of semi sweet chocolate chips,2 tablespoons of vegetable shortening
- Once the chocolate is melted, pour it into a tall glass. Remove the marshmallow skewers from the freezer and dip each skewer into the chocolate, coating the marshmallows thoroughly. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the baking sheet.
- Immediately add the candy eyeballs to the chocolate-covered marshmallows while the coating is wet.candy eyeballs
- Return the skewers to the freezer or refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set.
- Using an electric mixer, combine the meringue powder and water in a large mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until dissolved and slightly frothy. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar and mix until combined.2 tablespoons of meringue powder,3 tablespoons of water,2 cups 8.8oz or 250g of icing/ powdered sugar, divided
- Add the vanilla extract, corn syrup, remaining icing sugar, and white food coloring, then mix on high speed until soft peaks form. Transfer the icing into a piping bag with a petal tip such as Wilton Tip #126.1 teaspoon vanilla extract,1 tablespoon of corn syrup,1 teaspoon of white food coloring
- Remove the chocolate-coated marshmallows from the freezer and pipe the white icing over them to resemble bandages. A little mess adds to the spooky effect.
- Sprinkle the piped "bandages" with orange and black sugar sprinkles for an extra festive touch.orange and black sugar sprinkles
- Once decorated, let the icing harden for 20-30 minutes before enjoying your delightful marshmallow mummy skewers.
Notes
- Use Quality Chocolate: For the best flavor, select high quality chocolate chips or coating. Dark, milk, or white chocolate can all work beautifully.
- Chill Before Dipping: Make sure the marshmallows are well-chilled before dipping to ensure the chocolate sets nicely and doesn’t melt too quickly.
- Experiment with Toppings: Don’t be afraid to mix and match sprinkles, nuts, or crushed cookies for different textures and flavors on your mummies.
- Keep It Fun: Involve kids in decorating; it’s an excellent activity for motivating creativity!
- Work in Batches: If you’re making a lot of skewers, consider working in small batches to keep the process manageable and enjoyable.
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