Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows for Hot Cocoa {Great Gift Idea!}

Name: Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows for Hot Cocoa {Great Gift Idea!}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: Bag of Large Marshmallows; 1 cup of Chocolate Chips (or White Chocolate)*; Small bag of Peppermint candies; Cute Straws; Wrap & Ribbon (optional)

ByRose Atwater December 10, 2023December 10, 2023

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Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows for Hot Cocoa… one of the easiest, prettiest and most delicious hot cocoa treats you’ll ever make! And Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows are great for Christmas and for gift giving!!

Originally published December 2010 , updated December 2023

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Christmas Marshmallows for Hot Chocolate

So, my friend Kathy from college posted on Facebook that she had made some Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows for Hot Cocoa for gifts and I had to know what she was talking about.

First of all, I use marshmallows all. the. time for homemade marshmallow fondant on my cakes… but I rarely do anything else with them, so this was appealing. And of course I love the idea of recipes using up leftover marshmallows.

Also, I love me some hot chocolate or white hot chocolate with mini marshmallows so making these was a no-brainer!

She said she found the idea in Good Housekeeping magazine but I couldn’t find an article on their site, so I just “winged” it. I think this would be a fantastic frugal gift idea!!

So, you can make these as simple or fancy as you’d like. You’ll need at least marshmallows, chocolate, cute paper straws, peppermint or candy sprinkles, and a way to package them (if giving as gifts).

How to Make Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

These Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows are very simple to make! Here are all the details for how to make marshmallow sticks for hot chocolate:

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If you grab a $1 Christmas mug at the dollar store, wrap the peppermint dipped marshmallows in cellophane or cellophane bags with a bow, and add a $.10 pack of hot chocolate, you have a very yummy {frugal}, adorable Christmas gift!

Wrapped Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows in Christmas mug with packet of hot cocoa mix for gift-giving

You can get marshmallows for about a dollar a bag, and I got that Nestle Hot chocolate for a dollar a box at Walmart (of course, that will change over time). Chocolate chips are on sale a lot this time of year, and you could probably use plastic wrap and get creative with the ribbon.

There are so many ways to do this – use whatever you have on hand to keep the cost down! I already had that mug, but I know you can get really cute ones at the dollar store! If you want, you could put multiples per mug…

Several dipped marshmallows wrapped and in a Penquin Christmas mug for gift giving.

Or…you don’t have to have a mug at all. Just give them as gifts all on their own. They taste sort of like the chocolate covered marshmallow bunnies around Easter! I know this because…well, because I just had to taste one.

Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows Recipe FAQ:

Can you freeze chocolate-covered marshmallows?

Yes, you can freeze chocolate-covered marshmallows. Ensure they are properly stored in an airtight container or a resealable freezer bag to prevent them from absorbing odors or drying out. When you’re ready to eat them, let them defrost at room temperature for the best texture.

How to store chocolate covered marshmallows?

Chocolate-covered marshmallows should ideally be stored at room temperature. Storing chocolate in the fridge can alter its texture and flavor.

Once the chocolate has hardened, you can store the chocolate-covered marshmallows in airtight containers. Make sure each layer is separated by wax paper to prevent them from sticking together. Then keep them in a cool, dark to keep the chocolate from melting. If the weather is too hot and you have no other option, you may keep them in the refrigerator, but remember to return them to room temperature before eating. Consume within 2 weeks.

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Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows for Hot Cocoa

Any way you choose to do it, or if you only do it as a fun afternoon {cold weather} project with your kids, they’ll love it and I promise…you’ll love the Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows!

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So..do you have any homemade gift ideas? I’d love to hear them!

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