4th of July Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows

These 4th of July Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows are super festive and totally delicious!

If you are looking for a super easy crowd-pleaser for your next summer picnic or cookout, these 4th of July chocolate dipped marshmallows are a delicious and super easy option!

Plus– melted chocolate. Need I say more? Your kids will want to help too! (and lick the bowl)

What You Need:

Regular or jumbo size marshmallows
Candy melt wafers in red and royal blue
Patriotic sprinkles (like jimmies) in red and blue
straws used for candy and cake pops

How To Make The Patriotic Marshmallows

Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. Don’t overheat the candy or it will be too thick. You can add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the chocolate but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.

Skewer each marshmallow with a toothpick.

Dip marshmallow into candy coating and immediately into blue sprinkles.

Place marshmallow on waxed paper until set.
Remove the toothpick from the marshmallow and use to create a small hole in the sprinkle side of the marshmallow.

Press marshmallows onto straws or treat sticks with a twisting motion.
Melt the red candy melts in the microwave according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to help thin the chocolate but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.