Grinch marshmallows are a simple way to celebrate the classic story by Dr. Seuss. An easy, fun food idea for Christmas. 

Grinch marshmallows 

These Grinch marshmallows on a stick could not be simpler for Christmas. Whether you’re having a Grinch-themed party, just hanging out watching the classic show or merely want to pay homage to the great Dr. Seuss, these are your go-to treats.

No bad bananas with greasy black peels or soul-inhabiting garlic or dead tomatoes splotched with moldy purple spots or three decker saurkraut and toadstool sandwiches with arsenic sauce here. Instead, dip marshmallows in green candy melts and add a red heart.

You don’t even need any artistic skill to make these. Just a heart. (Groan.)

Hopefully you can find red heart sprinkles this time of year at the craft store. If not, I added a link below to order them online.

Grinch food ideas 

Need more Grinch food ideas? Check out this roundup of 25 Grinch food ideas or this Grinch fudge I made for my other site. Or try Grinch Rice Krispie treats. 

how to make Grinch marshmallows

you will need:*

1 cup green candy melts (the bright green ones)
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
10 marshmallows
10 lollipop sticks
10 red heart sprinkles
Styrofoam block

*Find the candy melts, lollipop sticks, sprinkles and Styrofoam in the craft store. Or see below for Supplies.

What to do: 

In a microwave-safe container (I use a mason jar for easy dipping, a mug works well, too), place the candy melts and vegetable shortening. Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir well and continue to microwave at 15 second intervals until fully melted and smooth.

Meanwhile, skewer the marshmallows with the lollipop sticks and set aside. When ready, dip a marshmallow in the melts. Tap the stick on the side of the container to remove excess candy melts and prop the pop in the Styrofoam block.

Repeat with the rest of the marshmallows.

Attach a heart on each while the candy melts are still wet. If they hearts start to slide, let the candy melts harden a bit first. After the hearts are attached, let the candy melts harden full, about 1 hour.

Yield: 10 marshmallows

Grinch marshmallow pops

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Grinch marshmallows for a fun Christmas treat idea.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup green candy melts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
• 10 marshmallows
• 10 lollipop sticks
• 10 red heart sprinkles
• Styrofoam block

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe container (I use a mason jar for easy dipping, a mug works well, too), place the candy melts and vegetable shortening. Microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir well and continue to microwave at 15 second intervals until fully melted and smooth.
2. Meanwhile, skewer the marshmallows with the lollipop sticks and set aside.
3. When ready, dip a marshmallow in the melts. Tap the stick on the side of the container to remove excess candy melts and prop the pop in the Styrofoam block. Repeat with the rest of the marshmallows.
4. Attach a heart on each while the candy melts are still wet. If they hearts start to slide, let the candy melts harden a bit first. After the hearts are attached, let the candy melts harden full, about 1 hour.

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