These came about mostly my accident. I was trying something else that didn’t work and ended up with these rays of sunshine. My daughter is into unicorns and rainbows now (ah, does a ’80s kid like me proud) so I’m hoping she still is at her next birthday.
See below for written instructions. But if you still need some more rainbow-y marshmallow ideas, use this same method to make unicorn-approved rainbow s’mores dip! It’s amazing. And grown-ups, did you know you can use vodka instead of water here? Check out these vodka-dipped rainbow marshmallow pops.
how to make sparkly rainbow marshmallow kabobs
you will need:*
- marshmallows
- toothpicks
- bowl of water
- sprinkles or sanding sugar, variety of colors
- wax paper
- lollipop sticks, 12-inch
- paper towels
- crisco
*I used red, yellow, green, blue and purple sprinkles. In the updated version, I also use pink instead of red, and I add orange. Find 12-inch lollipop sticks in the craft store or online.
step one: add sprinkles to marshmallows
Have ready a bowl of water, a paper towel, an empty bowl or plate, an open container of any color sprinkles and a piece of wax paper. Skewer a marshmallow at one of the flat ends with a toothpick. Use the toothpick to hold the marshmallow, submerge the marshmallow fully in the water quickly, and remove. Dab the excess water on the paper towel, hold the marshmallow over the empty bowl and sprinkle generously with sprinkles to entirely coat the marshmallow. Carefully remove the marshmallow from the toothpick and set on a piece of wax paper to dry. Let dry several hours. Repeat with more marshmallows in the different colors.
step two: add the stick
MAKE AHEAD TIPS:
Kami says
gonna have to try these out! my daughter loves marshmallows, and what is better than an bright one?I hope my daughter loves the 80's as much as I do too!
Sue says
I love rainbows in any form, especially the sweet, cute edible form! 🙂
heidi says
These are so pretty. I love rainbows and easy crafts.-heidia week from thursday
Sarah-Jane - SiliconeMoulds.com says
thats' really cool – I like those. What's more, it's something that can easily be done by kids.I need to buy sanding sugar !siliconemoulds.blogspot.com
Hayley says
These are awesome! I'm so excited to make these for the pride parade!
unikornz says
this is awesome.i am especially curious to know what you were trying to make originally, before accidentally making these!
Chic Cookies says
Thanks all! Go '80s! And rainbows. Agree, Hayley, easy to tote around, too! Unikornz… you'll see in a few weeks.
malia says
first of all… what a lovely blog!second… thanks so much for linking my itsy bitsy carrot patch project up– so sweet of you!xo malia
Erin says
These have Punky Brewster written all over them! 🙂 Love that!
Kristan says
You had me at "Glitter up your marshmallows"xoxoKristanCookbook Queen
Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says
Gorgeous!! These would look amazing at party – good thing my birthday is coming up – now I have an excuse;)
Penny says
I love this, thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Anonymous says
Love these they are adorable, think I will make them in pastel colors for Easter next weekend!
Chic Cookies says
Sheesh, I didn't even think of that! Pastels for Easter. Great idea.m
bridget {bake at 350} says
I think I need to have a stash of marshmallows at all times now! How fun!
SweetSugarBelle says
These are GREAT! My kiddos LOVE anything on a stick. The other night Caleb woke up EARLY and had marshmallows for breakfast, LOL, you'd be his kind of gal!
lisa says
My daughter thinks that marshmallows are in the food pyramid – she would flip over these! Can you imagine one or two of them floating on white hot chocolate? theenchantedoven.blogspot.com
Chic Cookies says
Wait, they aren't part of the food pyramid?
Jenn Erickson says
Brilliant! I love it!Stumbling and pinning this post for sure!!Jenn/Rook No. 17
nicole says
question on the fantastic sparkly kabobs: how far in advance do you think i could make them?i was worried about the sanding sugar running if i stored air tight. but dont want the marshmellows to get stale if i leave them out.thanks. thanks!