Halloween has always been my favorite holiday and Hocus Pocus is my favorite Halloween movie. I have been one of those people hoping for years that a sequel would be made and I’m thrilled that it’s happening! I love making Disney copycat recipes and after making our Hocus Pocus Cupcakes, I had the idea to use the same color scheme to come up with another Sanderson Sisters-inspired goodie and thought that chocolate covered marshmallow pops would be the perfect thing! Not that I have seen these at any of the Disney parks yet, but they remind me of the Tigger Tails you can get at Pooh’s Corner. Planning a Hocus Pocus-themed party or event? You’ll love our Hocus Pocus Cupcakes and Graveyard Dirt Cake as well!
Why you’ll love this recipe
It takes all of 10 minutes to thread the marshmallows on the sticks and melt the chocolate candy melts. It’s super kid-friendly and perfect for them to help with since kids love marshmallows and dipping! The chocolate coating seals in the freshness so the marshmallows stay nice and soft so you can make them in advance. Kids and adults love them and they are perfect for wrapping in treat bags to share with friends!
What you’ll need
There are only three ingredients in these marshmallow pops!
Yellow, orange, and purple candy melts (or white candy melts and food coloring (affiliate link) that is made specifically for chocolate) Large marshmallows Treat sticks Edible glitter
I found the candy melts, edible glitter, and treat sticks at my local craft store. You will also want a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper to lay the marshmallow pops on to set in between dipping in each color.
How to Make Hocus Pocus Marshmallow Pops
Recipe Tips
Go slow melting the chocolate candy melts for best results. Many microwaves have a “melt” function for chocolate that will heat whatever you are melting at partial power. Even still, stop the microwave every 15-20 seconds to stir so you don’t risk overheating the chocolate, which could cause it to seize. It’s totally normal for the candy melts to hold their shape at first. But stir them anyway to disperse the heat and continue the process. You can also melt chocolate and candy melts in a double boiler over simmering water or in a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water. The instant pot also works well for this. If you have difficulty melting the chocolate candy melts and it turns out too thick, you can try adding a small amount of coconut oil or shortening and stirring that in until it gets thinner. Just be careful not to add too much, or the chocolate will not set.
More Halloween Recipes
Healthy Halloween Snacks Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Monster Cookies Dark Chocolate Halloween Chip Cookies Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
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