Taste of Home
Martian Marshmallows
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
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12 ounces white candy coating
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2 teaspoons shortening
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Paste food coloring, optional
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36 lollipop sticks
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1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows (about 36)
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Colored sugar
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Assorted toppings: candy eyes, assorted nonpareils, licorice and sour straws
Directions
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1.
In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth. If desired, tint with food coloring.
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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.
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