Martian Marshmallows

Name: Martian Marshmallows
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. YIELD: 3 dozen.

Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

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.

Nutrition Facts

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