Marshmallows on a string to dunk in hot cocoa for Valentine’s Day.
I don’t know what to call these. Marshmallows on a string in the style of tea bags but for hot cocoa?
Regardless, I found myself mighty clever for coming up with this idea for Valentine’s Day.
Might-y clever. I really was stunned by my brilliance.
Until I remembered how this past weekend I put my keys on the roof of the car to get my kid in her seat. Then drove off.
Then heard the keys slide off the car into traffic. Then searched in said traffic for three hours to no avail. (Seriously, where did they go?) Maybe “brilliant” is too strong a word.
OK, sure, you can say such a thing as a marshmallow on a string is pointless, since marshmallows dissolve in cocoa, unlike tea bags, thus you leaving you to pull up a lonely string stained with chocolate from your empty mug.
But let’s not say such a thing and appreciate marshmallows on a string for the sake of marshmallows on a string, yes?
I thought of this idea after spotting and posting about these Valentine’s Day tea bags. And since I’m all about cookies and marshmallows, not tea, I naturally ended up with marshmallow “tea bags.” They are extraordinarily easy to make. Extraordinarily.
Take a piece of baker’s twine about 8 to 10 inches long. Thread the tapestry needle. Make a double or triple knot in one end of the twine and snip off the excess.
Grease the needle with shortening (I use Crisco).
Thread the twine through a marshmallow. Pull the marshmallow until the knot hits the base of the marshmallow (don’t pull too hard or you’ll pull the knot through the marshmallow). Pull the needle off the twine.
Cut out two hearts from the paper and glue, staple or tape at the end of the twine.
If desired, draw a message on the marshmallow with the edible writers. Dunk in hot cocoa (be warned, edible ink will run in funny ways when the marshmallow hits the cocoa) and discard string when marshmallow dissolves.
withpatience says
Adorable! I want to try these for Valentine's Day;-)
Leah says
I love them too, very sweet!
Missy says
Me and my boyfriend never do anything big for Valentines day. Not really my thing but I loveeeee this idea! Found his gift! Missyhttps://throughanindielens.blogspot.com/
Chic Cookies says
Actually Mindy, the big secret is, neither do my husband and I!! But I still have fun making this stuff. And my 3 year old never protests sweet things.
Eve says
Oh my goodness these are SO cute!!! Great idea 🙂
Penelope says
You've inspired me! I think this would work with a lump of chocolate strung on too for the complete hot chocolate 'teabag'. Or for my daughters classmates, mini marshmallows strung like a bracelet/necklace then drawn on! Pity my daughters don't like marshmallows 🙁
Anonymous says
nothing could be cuter than this. nothing.
Jess says
Uhm, I just smiled. Like, a lot. These are adorable, plus they're a lot tastier than those little rock-hard candies if you ask me. Plus, they're personal. This rocks my socks!Jess : )
Bernice says
That is a cute idea, I like it!!!(Thanks for stopping by my blog, I loved seen you there)
Tiffany Yang says
Wow…you are so creative! I have never seen anything like that. how fun!
Amanda says
Just dropping by to let you know that I linked to this post in a round up today from the Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. 🙂 You can see the feature herehttps://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/9-more-valentine-projects/If you would like a "featured by" button, you can grab one here!https://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/
Patty says
What a cute idea! Thank you for the tutorial.
Jessica says
Love this idea! Quick question – I'd like to make these for my son's teachers and am wondering if you have any thoughts as far as how to package them?
Anonymous says
Cute idea. But they do look a little like tampons.
Chic Cookies says
Hmmm, you're right. Very good point Anonymous! Also, ew.
Kim says
These are fabulous. I am going to feature them in an article I am writing for Everything Mom. I will copy any of your post, just use an image to entice and link directly to this post, so people can come over and read your brilliant tutorial. If you would prefer to not be featured, please let me know.
Chic Cookies says
Thanks Kim, no problem!! I'd be honored.
stef et sa belette says
I love it !!!!
I just made it !!!
I’ll put photos on my website today !!!
many many thanks !
Dawn says
These are just adorable! …and yes, you are brilliant! : ) (I hope you found your keys!) I know this is actually from a couple years ago but I’m going to make these for my grandkids this year and they will love it just as much!! They are in another state and it’s so nice to find food that will package and mail easily. Thank you very much! (Now I’m going back to check out the rest of your site!)
meaghanmountford says
Thank you Dawn!! So glad they will work for you! And sadly, 2 years later, I still haven’t found my keys :).
Lara Morais says
Such a cute idea! you are brilliant my friend. Very sorry about your keys, that happens. Keep posting please.