Emily and I did some Halloween “baking” this afternoon. She thought these marshmallow pumpkins were the coolest thing, and they were super-easy to make. Each marshmallow makes two pumpkins. Very frugal! She made these with very little help from me whatsoever.
For a slightly healthier option, try slices of banana instead of marshmallows. I say, go for the marshmallows! After all, Halloween only comes but once a year.
Begin by cutting each large marshmallow in half. It is scientifically proven that when you cut sweets in half all of the calories spill right out.
Poke the marshmallow through a skewer.
Let the marshmallow go for a quick swim in a small bowl of water.
Cover with orange decorating sugar! Emily did a happy dance when we got to this step, and I think a happy dance is mandatory for this activity. It makes the marshmallows taste a little better.
Use green icing to make stems.
The taste test results….. success!! Nom nom nom!
October 30th, 2009 on 6:35 pm
now that's my kind of cooking! LOVE the look on her face!
October 30th, 2009 on 6:44 pm
Very cute =)
October 30th, 2009 on 6:50 pm
Very cute. E would love to try one of those!
October 30th, 2009 on 6:56 pm
So easy and yummy! We will make these tomorrow!
October 30th, 2009 on 7:06 pm
Yeah, I'm just not feeling the bananas. Sugar, dipped in water, then dipped in sugar? I'm in!
October 30th, 2009 on 9:22 pm
So cute! BTW, I made your Portuguese Chicken for dinner tonight and it was fabulous! I'm teaching a class on freezer meals in a few weeks and if it is OK with you I would like to include the recipe in my handout.
October 30th, 2009 on 9:40 pm
@ Denise — Sure, feel free to include it in the handout and thanks for letting me know! Good luck with the class!
October 30th, 2009 on 11:08 pm
Oh those are so cool! They're sparkly and made of marshmallows. That would be a hit over here. And not just with the kids.
October 30th, 2009 on 11:11 pm
How adorable! I think the bananas sound pretty good too!
Your daughter has the most beautiful eyes : )
October 30th, 2009 on 11:26 pm
Yum! I've said it before, I know, but you always seem to come up with cute, yummy things that my son isn't allergic to, which isn't easy.
October 31st, 2009 on 12:12 am
Dear Valerie,
I'm sorry that I got home late from work tonight, but did you really have to get them hopped up on sugar as revenge?
Love,
Mark
October 31st, 2009 on 12:37 am
@ Mark — This is not a problem if you are hopped up on sugar as much as they are. Fear not! I hid some of these for you in the snack drawer. You can thank me later.
October 31st, 2009 on 2:20 am
Oh yeah! marshamllows dipped in sugar. They are the sweetest (in every way) looking pumpkins. Gotta love a recipe that is: quick, deosn't involve baking, no fuss and the end result looks smashing.
October 31st, 2009 on 8:08 am
What a cute idea!
October 31st, 2009 on 10:41 am
so cute and simple I love it!!!
October 31st, 2009 on 11:56 am
So cute and simple. Thanks!
lisa
October 31st, 2009 on 12:08 pm
OMG! I even love that and I don't like marshmallows. My kids would love to do this. I think this is a fun craft/recipe for anytime of yea. Oh, you gave me an idea. You could cover them with chocolate or something for another holiday. I think this would be fun to do and I think I can remember this!
October 31st, 2009 on 12:53 pm
That was a great idea, just loved it with the bananas…
October 31st, 2009 on 2:42 pm
Now aren't those the coolest things ever!
November 3rd, 2009 on 4:17 pm
Cute- they remind me of the Peeps brand candies. Fun for kids and can be made for Thanksgiving, too.
Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
November 5th, 2009 on 1:52 pm
Like homemade peeps! I love it!
November 5th, 2009 on 2:01 pm
Wanted to let you know I linked back to this post on my blog:
theherberfamily.blogspot.com
Great idea!
November 6th, 2009 on 10:35 pm
Those are so cute. My girls would love to make those. Thanks for the idea.
November 8th, 2009 on 8:25 am
What a fun and easy treat! Even though Halloween is done, you could use those for Thanksgiving.
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz