Create adorable Minions Marshmallow Pops in under 30 minutes with this easy, no-bake recipe perfect for parties and kids’ treats!
Hey there, lovely readers! Can you believe how fast this summer is flying by? How’s your summer going? Ours has been a whirlwind of fun activities, a wonderful family trip to the Philippines and one of the highlights was cozying up with the family to watch Despicable Me 4. Yep, the Minions are still as hilarious as ever! After the movie, I couldn’t stop thinking about how cute those little yellow guys are, and that’s when inspiration struck—why not bring a bit of Minion fun into our kitchen?
So, I whipped up these adorable Minions Marshmallow Pops, and let me tell you, they were a huge hit! Soft, fluffy marshmallows dipped in a candy coating make for the perfect, low-effort recipe that’s ready to eat in less than half an hour. Whether you’re planning a Minions viewing party or a children’s birthday bash, these pops are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
What You’ll Need:
- Large Marshmallows: A 10 oz (285g) bag will give you about 35 pops.
- Yellow Candy Melts: You’ll need 1 cup (6oz, 175g) to cover the marshmallows.
- Blue Candy Melts: 3/4 cup (4.5oz, 130g) for the Minions’ overalls.
- Black Cookie Icing: 2-3 tablespoons to create the goggle straps and smiles.
- Candy Eyeballs: Make sure you have enough for about 35 marshmallows.
- Candy Sticks or Paper Straws: About 35 for easy handling of the pops.
- Parchment Paper
- Disposable Piping Bag (no tip needed)
Tools Needed: To create these adorable marshmallow treats, you’ll need two small, microwave-safe mixing bowls for melting the candy in separate colors. Have parchment paper ready to place the dipped marshmallows on for setting. A disposable piping bag (no tip needed) will be essential for applying the black icing to create the Minions’ faces and goggles. These tools will ensure a smooth and enjoyable process as you bring these fun treats to life!
How to Make Minions Marshmallow Pops
1. Prep Your Materials:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. This will be your work surface where the marshmallows can cool and harden.
2. Melt the Blue Candy Melts:
Heat the blue candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir well. Continue heating in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until thoroughly melted and smooth. This should take about 5 minutes.
3. Dip the Marshmallows:
Take each marshmallow and dip the bottom third into the blue candy melt, creating the Minion’s overalls. Immediately insert a candy stick or paper straw into the bottom center of the marshmallow. Stand the pops upright on the parchment paper and let the blue candy harden for about 4-5 minutes.
4. Melt the Yellow Candy Melts:
While the blue layer hardens, melt the yellow candy melts using the same method as the blue. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute, stir, and then continue in 30-second intervals until smooth.
5. Dip in Yellow Candy:
Once the blue layer has set, dip the top two-thirds of the marshmallow into the yellow candy melt, covering it right up to the edge of the blue. This will create the Minion’s body. Place the marshmallows back on the parchment paper to set.
6. Decorate the Minions:
After hardening the yellow candy, use a small disposable piping bag filled with black cookie icing to attach the candy eyeballs to each marshmallow. Draw the straps for the goggles and add a smile underneath. If you’re feeling extra creative, use a piping bag with melted blue candy to add tiny pockets or straps to the Minions’ overalls. Let the icing harden completely before serving.
7. Enjoy and Store:
Once fully set, your Minions Marshmallow Pops are ready to be enjoyed! Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The candy coating seals the marshmallow, keeping it fresh longer.
Tips and Tricks
- Freezing the Pops: You can freeze these marshmallow pops, but you must freeze them before attaching the eyeballs and black icing. Place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to decorate, thaw them on the counter on a paper towel to absorb any moisture. Make sure the pops are completely dry before adding the finishing touches.
- Finding Candy Melts: If you can’t find the right colors of candy melts, simply use white candy melts and dye them with food coloring. I found both yellow and blue candy melts at my local craft store in the baking aisle.
- Creative Add-Ons: Use a piping bag with melted blue candy to add tiny pockets or straps to the Minions’ overalls for an extra touch. It’s a fun way to make these pops even more adorable!
- Party Favors: Package these Minions Marshmallow Pops in little plastic treat bags with a ribbon, and you’ve got an excellent party favor that kids will love.
Why These Minions Marshmallow Pops are a Must-Try
These Minions Marshmallow Pops are not just cute but also effortless to make! They’re perfect for birthday parties, movie nights, or a fun snack with the kids. Plus, who can resist the adorable faces of these little Minions?
Making these pops is a great way to get creative in the kitchen and bring extra joy to your day. And if you’re looking for more fun and easy recipes, check out more recipes here at www.hipmamasplace.com!
I’d love to see how your Minions Marshmallow Pops turn out! Share your photos with us on Instagram and use the hashtag #HipMamasPlaceRecipes. Happy cooking and creating!
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Minions Marshmallow Pops Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: makes 35 servings 1x
Description
Try this easy Minions Marshmallow Pops recipe, perfect for parties, with fluffy marshmallows dipped in colorful candy melts and decorated like your favorite Minions.
Ingredients
- 10oz (285g) bag of large marshmallows
- 1 cup (6oz, 175g) yellow candy melts
- 3/4 cup (4.5oz, 130g) blue candy melts
- 2–3 tablespoons black cookie icing
- candy eyeballs
- approximately 35 candy sticks or paper straws
Instructions
- Place the blue candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir the melts and continue microwaving at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until the candy is smooth and fully melted. This process will take approximately 5 minutes.
- Dip the bottom third of each marshmallow into the melted blue candy. Immediately insert a stick into the blue-coated end of the marshmallow. Allow the marshmallow to stand and harden for 4-5 minutes.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, place the yellow candy melts and microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving at 50% power in 30-second increments until the candy is smooth and fully melted, stirring between each interval. This will also take about 5 minutes.
- Using the straw as a handle, dip the uncoated two-thirds of the marshmallow into the melted yellow candy, up to the edge of the blue. Place the marshmallow on a piece of parchment paper to harden and set.
- Once the candy has hardened, snip a small opening at the tip of the black icing piping bag for precise application. Use the black icing to attach the candy eyeballs, draw the goggle straps, and add a cute smile. Allow the icing to harden.
- Enjoy once the icing has fully set!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
This is great candy to make. Im sure kids will really love this because of its uniqueness and of course marshmallow is the best sweet we have.
This is a great snack and the colors are fun. they just look adorable! Thanks for sharing this recipe and I look forward to trying it soon.
This is awesome, I would love to try and make this with my partner to try it haha. We love minions as well so this will be perfect.
Aw, such cute minions! We saw the latest Minions movie at the cinema last month and the kids loved it. I`m sure we will make this fun dessert for labor day. Thank you for idea.
Walmart usually has the candy melts in the cake decorating section and party favors (close to the school supplies). I love these minion marshmallow pops. My son would love them. I’ll have to make him some.
I’m always on the lookout for fun, easy treats to make with my kids, and these are just perfect.
I love the idea, and the Minions was one of my favorite movies that my kids love to watch. I know they would love these too.
This Minions Marshmallow Pops recipe is absolutely adorable! It’s such a fun and creative treat that I know my kids will love.
So cute and looks very easy to make. Children will definitely like it very much. Thank you for the recipe and how to make it.
Those are the cutest pops ever! These would be perfect for any kind of party or an epic Despicable Me movie binge with the kiddos.
These are soooo cute. My kids would love creating these especially for the Minion movie, they love those little fellows.
Nnniiccceeee…I have always wondered how marshmallows are produced. I love the fact that all the ingredients are easily accessible, at my current location. Thanks for the recipe.
These are so unique! I am sure my kid would love them!
Alright, these Minion Marshmallow pops are just too cute! I bet my grandchildren would be tickled to see an assortment of these.
These minions marshmallows are just adorable, my daughter has spotted them and wants to make them as well
These Minion cake pops are a cool idea. I might make them next time we have a kiddies birthday.
These Minion Pops are the cutest ever! And so simple to make. Thanks for the step by step photos. It sure makes it easier!
These Minions Marshmallow Pops are so quick and easy to make. And they look fantastic. Kids would love it. Thanks for sharing.
These are the cutest pops! We love the Minions so I’ll have to make them with my kids.