These Christmas Holly Marshmallows are festive and beautiful. Place one on top of your hot chocolate and watch it slowly melt, adding a touch of holiday charm to every cup.
You can never have too many marshmallow ideas for hot chocolate. I’m adding these Christmas Holly Marshmallows to my collection of easy gourmet marshmallow recipes. Try them with your favorite hot cocoa or pair them with other festive treats to elevate your holiday beverages.
Christmas Holly Marshmallows Ingredients
These marshmallows require just a few simple ingredients that are easy to find at most grocery stores.
- Square marshmallows (or any shape)
- Chocolate melting wafers
- Red nonpareils or red sprinkles
- Holly candies or other small decorative candies
How to Make Christmas Holly Marshmallows
- Melt the chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler.
- Arrange the marshmallows on parchment or wax paper for an easy clean-up and stable work surface.
- Use a small spoon to scoop a little melted chocolate, then quickly drizzle thin ribbons of chocolate over each marshmallow for a delicate striped effect.
- While the chocolate is still soft, press the red sprinkles and holly candies into place so they adhere to the chocolate.
- Let the marshmallows rest at room temperature until the chocolate sets, or refrigerate or freeze briefly to speed up the process.
Storage Instructions
These holly marshmallows freeze very well, so you can make them weeks ahead for holiday gatherings. Place them in an airtight container with layers separated by parchment paper to prevent sticking. When ready to use, allow about 30 minutes for marshmallows to come closer to room temperature after removing from the freezer before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These marshmallows are a lovely finishing touch for any hot chocolate. They also make charming party favors or edible decorations for holiday dessert boards. Ideas to try:
- Top classic hot chocolate for a festive presentation.
- Float on white hot chocolate for a pretty contrast.
- Add to spiked hot chocolate recipes for adult gatherings.
- Arrange on a dessert platter with cookies and candy for a seasonal display.
Christmas Holly Marshmallows
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Ingredients
- 12 square marshmallows or any shape
- 1/2 cup chocolate melting wafers
- red sprinkles
- Holly candies
Instructions
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Melt the chocolate according to package instructions in a microwaveable bowl.
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Lay the marshmallows out on a clean surface, setting them up on parchment paper or wax paper can help with a quick cleanup.
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Dip a small spoon into the melted chocolate and then move your hand quickly but carefully over the marshmallows to drizzle the chocolate in thin ribbons.
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While the chocolate is still soft, set the sprinkles into place, settled into the chocolate so they’ll stay.
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You can then let them rest right there while the chocolate hardens, or you can transfer them to the fridge/freezer to harden faster.
Nutrition
The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.
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