Halloween is creeping closer! Did it sneak up on you too? Looking for a last minute snack for a Halloween party? Want a quick, easy recipe to make with the kids? Gluten-Free Spirited has you covered with these easy Marshmallow Monsters.
After making pumpkin cupcakes last week, I decided I wanted to make one more recipe. After searching Pinterest for ideas for something easy and using just a few ingredients (if you’ve read past posts, you know that those are our favorite recipes to make), we decided to make our version of a few marshmallow ideas we came across.
Nikki isn’t really supposed to eat marshmallows, so she wanted to use Smashmallow (these are some of her favorite). We didn’t think we could find colored icing or sprinkles that she could have so last minute, so we improvised. One of the recipes used chocolate icing, so we decided to use a pack of Enjoy Life’s Dark Chocolate Morsels Snack Pack that we already had on hand from the Gluten and Allergen Free Wellness Event we attended a few months ago.
This recipe is super simple, uses a few ingredients, and takes just a few minutes to make!
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Ingredients
1 bag Smashmallow
1 package of Enjoy Life Chocolate Morsels
1 bag of Black Forest Organic Gummy Worms
You can use any brand you want, but these three products are gluten-, soy-, and dairy-free.
Instructions
-In a bowl, pour in the morsels. You can start with a small amount & add more later depending on the number of monsters you’re making. Place in the microwave to melt the morsels for about 30 seconds. Stir and place back in the microwave into 10-20 second intervals until smooth. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
-Place parchment paper on plate.
-While chocolate is still hot, dip Smashmallow into chocolate. We found it easier to use a spoon to scoop on the chocolate to control it. Spread chocolate on the bottom half of the Smashmallow.
-Place Smashmallow on parchment paper. Tear gummy worm in half and place on sides of Smashmallow.
-Repeat the last 2 steps until you have desired amount of Marshmallow Monsters.
You can set the Marshmallow Monsters to the side to allow chocolate to cool and arms to stick into place at room temperature. If you’re pressed for time, place Marshmallow Monsters in the fridge until cooled.
We chose the Mint Chocolate Smashmallow because they’re green. The mints can also double as Marshmallow Monster eyes. One of the blogposts I read suggested using a metal skewer to make holes in the sides to place the worms inside of. Since we didn’t have any, we used the chocolate before it cooled. The arms stayed in place. Even if they fall off, they’re monsters, so it’s okay. 😀
The Marshmallow Monsters turned out well and are delicious. Nikki doesn’t like dark chocolate, but she dealt with it because we didn’t realize the chocolate morsels we had weren’t milk chocolate.
For more Halloween related fun, check out pumpkin muffins, Halloween candy guide, and Halloween candy review.
If you make these scary little Marshmallow Monsters, please tag GFS and hashtag glutenfreespirited! As always, sharing is caring. Be sure to stay up-to-date with all things GFS by following us on social media.
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Marshmallows are love to me. I just love them. And I will give them a try. Yummy.
Far too good looking to be scary, I bet they didn’t last long!
That is such a cute treat! I have to make this for the kids. They’re going to love it.
Please let me know how it turns out and what they kids think! 🙂
These are so cute!! I know that kids would absolutely love to not only eat these, but to help make them. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Thanks, Alexandra! It’s definitely a fun recipe for kids. 🙂
How cute! Perfect for the next couple of days! Happy Halloween everyone!
Wow, what a brilliant idea! This is a perfect treat! Personally I love Marshmallow <3 .Thanks I have found your blog.
Thanks, Chantell!
THese look like a lot of fun. Sometimes the last minute creations are the best.
We were really pleased with the way these turned out. 🙂
These are so cute!!! I’ve been looking for halloween baking and treats to make and I definitely want to give these a go.
I’m glad you found these, Hannah! Let me know if you make them & what you think. 🙂
These are so cool, and look like so much fun to make! I’ve been searching for some cute halloween treats! Thankyou <3
You’re welcome, Dayna! If you make them, I’d love to know how they turned out.
these are really cute! and a great gluten-free alternative for party guests and classrooms!
They would be excellent for classrooms. Even kids without restrictions would enjoy them!
This one is a perfect suggestion for Halloween treats. I will make one for kids, thanks for sharing this recipe!
You’re welcome, Elizabeth. I’d love to know what they think!
These are so cute and look so easy to make, not to mention yummy too! I have never heard of Shashmallows before!
Target sells Smashmallows and they have different flavors. They’re yummy and helped our recipe taste great too. 🙂
Oh these are such a cute idea as a spooky Halloween treat. I really want to try these out with my little ones I might just do that tomorrow!
I’m glad to hear you think it’s a good idea. Let me know if you made them & what your little ones thought.
Ooh these are cool and cute ideas. They look very tasty. Good option for gluten free people
Thank you, Eli!
These are so cute! What a brilliant idea for a free from Halloween treat.
Thank you! We were really happy with how they came out. 🙂
Oh wow, This is too cute to eat. This is so good, this will be a huge hit! This would disappear in no time at our house!
The yumminess beat the cuteness. lol
This is a perfect option for the kiddos who may need gluten-free options.
Omg cutest treats ever! They look pretty easy to make too! Perfect for Halloween
It was super easy & took no time at all!
It takes no time at all & they’re yummy!
These are adorable little snacks, I need to do this for next halloween. Too cute.
That’s an excellent idea!
I’m glad to hear that! I look forward to finding out how they turn out. 🙂
These look so fun! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!