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Christmas Tree Marshmallow Pops

Christmas tree marshmallow pops are dipped in green candy melts and finished with piped zigzags, colorful nonpareils, and yellow star sprinkles. They set on a parchment-lined baking sheet for a festive, easy-to-serve treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Setting time 40 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pops
  • 12 marshmallows jumbo
  • 12 lollipop sticks 6-inch
  • 18 oz green candy melts divided
For decorating
  • 2 tbsp nonpareils multicolor
  • 12 star-shaped sprinkles small, yellow

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Make the pops
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Push one lollipop stick halfway into the flat end of each marshmallow.
  3. Melt 12 ounces of the candy melts in a tall microwave-safe measuring cup at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth.
  4. Dip each marshmallow in the melted candy, let the excess coating drip off, then place it on the baking sheet.
  5. Let the coating set for 15 to 20 minutes.
Decorate the pops
  1. Melt the remaining 6 ounces of candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth.
  2. Transfer the melted candy to a piping bag or a small zip-top bag and snip a small corner.
  3. Pipe four horizontal zigzags across the front of each marshmallow, making each one wider toward the bottom to create a tree shape.
  4. Sprinkle with the nonpareils.
  5. Place a star at the top of each tree.
  6. Let set for 20 minutes.

Notes

For neat zigzags, make sure the second batch of candy melts is smooth and pipeable before decorating. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezing is not recommended because the coating may become sticky when thawed.