zombie marshmallows
First we had marshmallow ghosts. Then we had marshmallow skeletons. And now…. ZOMBIE MARSHMALLOWS! Marshmallows sure are perfect for Halloween, aren’t they? These zombie marshmallows have been one of my most popular blog posts. I originally posted this Halloween fun food idea back in 2010. (Wow, time flies when you blog.) I’ve updated it now to include a video how-to so you can see how easy these are to make.
zombie food
Need more zombie food ideas? Zombie food is perfect for Halloween or a Walking Dead viewing party. Check out these zombie chocolate chip cookies or zombie candy pops. Or try these zombie pretzels or zombie Rice Krispie Treats. I even have an awesome roundup of zombie food from around the web. And if you’re looking for zombie party decor, make these zombie mason jars with free brains printable.
Just like their predecessors, these are super-easy to make. You’ll need marshmallows, confetti sprinkles, a little light corn syrup to use as glue, lollipop sticks, and some food coloring pens.
watch this quick video to make zombie marshmallows
how to make zombie marshmallows
you will need:*
- marshmallows
- lollipop sticks
- large confetti sprinkles
- black and red food coloring pens
- light corn syrup
- toothpick
*Find the sprinkles and lollipop sticks in the craft store. You can probably find food coloring pens there, too, but I prefer Americolor Gourmet Writers. For everything you need to know about food coloring pens, click here.
what to do:
Lay a marshmallow on its side. Put a dab of corn syrup on the back of a confetti sprinkle with the toothpick and stick on the marshmallows where you want eyes (note some of my zombies only have one eye). Use the markers to draw dots, “x”s, mouths, eyes, blood, whatever you want. Insert a lollipop stick (if you want, see below without stick). You may need to let the corn syrup dry for a couple hours to get the sprinkles to adhere securely.
Pink Martini says
October 24, 2010 at 8:38 pmSo cute and funny. Couldn't help but laugh when I saw these. A perfect treat for those special ghouls and boys! 🙂
Meghan @ Domestic Sugar says
October 24, 2010 at 8:57 pmThat's what this Halloween is missing, Zombies! Cute work as usual!
Paula says
October 24, 2010 at 9:56 pmI know zombies are supposed to be scary and ugly and all, but these are the cutest zombies ever! Kids will certainly get a big kick out of them 🙂
Nichole@BarillaFab4.blogspot.com says
October 24, 2010 at 11:44 pmOH man…SOOOOOO fun!!!! I can see these being very popular @ my daughter's school party!
Meg says
October 25, 2010 at 1:13 amSo great! I their faces.
notyet100 says
October 25, 2010 at 1:34 amso cute,,
Ravenous Rowie says
October 25, 2010 at 3:05 amlove love love these! SUPER cute!
fergusandme says
October 25, 2010 at 3:17 amthank you, thank you! i'm having a halloween party for my five year old and his friends, and i randomly bought the world's most gigantic marshmallows the other day, with no actual plan for them. but now i have one!! zombie marshmallows ! hooray! thx again, lynn-anne
Etta says
October 25, 2010 at 10:04 ambeautiful idea!!
Thank you!
Etta
Jenny says
October 25, 2010 at 12:48 pmhaha, these are so cute!
Jenglamgirl says
October 25, 2010 at 2:32 pmadorable and cooky and so fun! love it! Jen
Brittany@Meyamo says
October 25, 2010 at 3:21 pmThese are so cute and simple-I think they would be a great, easy thing to bring to a Halloween party. Great project!
Amanda says
October 25, 2010 at 10:23 pmI LOVE these Meaghan! You are a ceative genius! 😀
The Urban Baker says
October 26, 2010 at 3:47 amso totally and completely cute!!!!
RoseMillsOhio says
October 26, 2010 at 3:19 pmWow–you've done it again. What endearing zombies! I want to protect them from the ugly living dead.
Mickey says
October 26, 2010 at 7:29 pmJust wanted you to know how much these tickled me! I really am glad I stumbled upon your blog. I made your Zombie Marshmallows today. My kids thank you 🙂
mickey
Letizia Golosa says
October 27, 2010 at 3:15 amThese are so fun!!!!! Love them!!!!!!
ceecee says
October 27, 2010 at 6:30 pmThese are fantastic and I am making them for my preschooler's Halloween Party this weekend!!!
Thanks!
Ceecee
Chic Cookies says
October 27, 2010 at 7:32 pmThank you! Yes, I chuckled at the puns. And would love to see the results if anyone makes 'em!
naomi says
October 27, 2010 at 9:13 pmI love these zombies! They are awesome. Love the art style on them!
ALison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
October 28, 2010 at 1:59 amLOVE THESE!
SprinkleBakes says
October 28, 2010 at 6:25 pmThis is hilarious! My husband is a zombie freak. He has watched every zombie movie ever MADE and he just sent me this link!! He loves these! (Me too!)
Susan: My Food Obsession says
October 30, 2010 at 10:20 amOMG! I love these SCARY Marshmallows!
Ladybug says
October 23, 2011 at 4:10 amI did these with the kids I was babysitting tonight, they LOVED them, thanks for the great idea! 🙂
the decorated cookie says
October 23, 2011 at 12:41 pmso glad they worked out! fun n' easy!
cathy@home says
October 24, 2011 at 10:19 amHello what a great blog I have just found this magical place where it is allright to play with your food
Heidi says
September 20, 2012 at 12:02 amI absolutely love these!!!
Mistie says
October 4, 2012 at 1:00 amLove these! I think I must make some this Halloween!
Filme Subtitrate says
October 25, 2013 at 9:52 pmThat’s what this Halloween is missing, Zombies! Cute work, as usual!
sally says
October 30, 2013 at 11:33 pmI saw your pumpkin cake pops here …
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=457808150998495&set=a.133600656752581.25773.121782011267779&type=1&theater
I wonder if they asked for permission for the photo?
meaghanmountford says
October 31, 2013 at 6:48 amSally, good eye! I rely on my awesome readers to notice such things. Nope, they didn’t. These facebook pages are getting so many likes and readers and growing at a rapid pace, it’s hard to keep up with them, but most don’t ask permission or worse, LINK to sources! And when confronted, they are mean, horrible, and ask their readers to rally against the blogger who dares ask for a link. I’m leaving a comment right now. Thank you Sally!!
sally says
October 30, 2013 at 11:36 pmI actually meant marshmallow
sally says
October 31, 2013 at 7:46 amgood on you Meaghan
you think a large Australian firm would know better when it comes to property rights.
Keep up your great work!
sally says
October 31, 2013 at 9:52 pmlooks like your going to be ignored.
you should send your followers over there to demand recognition.
Simply not good enough :/
meaghanmountford says
November 1, 2013 at 7:53 amYep… I hear you, Sally. Sometimes I get so upset by this kind of thing I have to turn off my computer and go look at my baby :). Though ignoring is even better than the responses I usually get, about how awful and mean I am for wanting a link to my site. Crazy, right??? But it is heartening to know there are those with ethics out there (like you and others who care about this kind of thing).
Zigg says
October 1, 2014 at 5:24 amI LOVE zombies and of course love these! I made a non edible version using air dry clay to swap with other Girl Scout leaders for Halloween. I’m sure they will be a big hit and if not, at least I love them!
meaghanmountford says
October 1, 2014 at 3:39 pmLove it Zigg! I’m going to bookmark your site, too, because my daughter just bridged to Brownies. 🙂
Andie Paulie says
October 24, 2014 at 11:15 pmMade these one year, time consuming but so worth it. The party these were made for, EVERYONE raved at how cute and awesome these guys were. First thing gone!
meaghanmountford says
October 26, 2014 at 10:04 amYay! That’s fantastic to hear Andie!!
Renee says
September 20, 2015 at 1:19 amWhat did you use for the eyes?
meaghanmountford says
September 21, 2015 at 8:25 amHi Renee, The eyes are large confetti sprinkles, available at the craft store. The instructions are above in the blog post. Good luck!!