Every time I go to make any type of dish, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, I inevitably hear at least one of my girls begging to help. I love that they’re interested in cooking and that they’re now old enough to actually help and take on some real tasks. Even better than that is when they can make something themselves from start to finish with no assistance necessary!
I was trying to think of some way that I could color marshmallows for the fourth of july. I thought about just dunking them all in food coloring, but that would be too messy and darker than I wanted. As I was searching the pantry for anything that might spark inspiration, I spotted red and blue jello. The wheels started turning…and I realized that if I wet the marshmallows just a bit, I could roll them in the “jello sugar” and it would coat them perfectly!
These marshmallows are purposely imperfect. There’s nothing fancy here; they’re just a fun treat that kids can do all by themselves, take to a barbecue or party and show them off.
We coated them two ways: First you wet the marshmallows and let the excess drip off. Don’t let them soak in the water, just dunk them for a sec0nd. Then either roll them in a bowl that’s been filled with a packet of jello (just the dry, colored “sugar”), or add the packet of jello to a large plastic bag, drop some wet marshmallows in and shake away until they’re all coated. Then just add them to lollipop sticks (you can find these at craft stores).
No matter how you and/or your kids make these, I hope you have fun doing it! Have a great Fourth of July, all!
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Minnie@thelady8home
Friday 13th of July 2012
Wow! What a terrific idea Kristie!!! Love it!
the wicked noodle
Friday 13th of July 2012
Thanks Minnie!
kitchenriffs
Sunday 1st of July 2012
Fun idea! I haven't had marshmallows in ages (years, actually). It never occurred to me that I might want them in colors — but now that I see yours, I do! Really inventive.
the wicked noodle
Sunday 1st of July 2012
Thanks, KR :-)
Jennifer - Marvelous Mommy Meals
Sunday 1st of July 2012
These are sooo cute! Great idea :)
the wicked noodle
Sunday 1st of July 2012
Thanks Jennifer!