But, when I finally tracked down the recipe, I wasn’t thrilled with it – microwaved supermarket icing, coloured, and then used as a marshmallow dip. Not too appetizing, right?
So, I got creative and came up with the obvious solution – coloured melting chocolate wafers!!
I experimented a bit, but finally came up with the perfect execution…
1. Unwrap mini Tootsie Rolls and insert a toothpick in each; round toothpicks preferred, as flat ones are more prone to breakage. Note: I realized after I made my first two treats that the toothpicks were too long, so I had to cut the ends off.
2. Melt chocolate wafers in a small glass bowl on high for 30 seconds. Stir
chocolate, then cook in microwave for 15 additional seconds. Mix well,
to ensure chocolate is smooth and free of chunks.
3. Take a short, blunt knife (I used a decorative spreader) and insert it into one end of a large marshmallow, then dip the marshmallow in the melted chocolate. Use the back of a spoon to help smooth chocolate all over the marshmallow, except the bottom.
4. Insert your prepared Tootsie Roll “bottle lid” into the center of the chocolate-dipped end and gently pry the knife out of the bottom with your fingers. Set it down to dry on waxed or parchment paper. Optional: dip marshmallows in sprinkles, coconut or any other fun topping, while chocolate is still wet.
I hope you like this tutorial! If you make some of your own, I’d love for you to post a picture to my Facebook wall or Google+ page, tweet me or tag me if you add it to your Pinterest board.
Good luck!
Multi-Testing Mommy says
Such inspirational and fun ideas! Your daughter is SO lucky! I love the nail polish bottles!
Fab Frugal Mama says
So kind of you to say! It was a lot of fun!! 🙂
Anonymous says
What kind of candy wafers? They are so bright!!
Fab Frugal Mama says
I used Merckens melting wafers. 🙂
Anonymous says
How do you store these?
Fab Frugal Mama says
It's best to store them in a sealed container at room temperature. Don't put them in the fridge, as there will be condensation on the chocolate when they are taken out and returned to room temperature; this could cause cracking of the chocolate. Let me know if you have any more questions. 🙂
Anonymous says
Should've mentioned I dipped them into thinned out colored frosting, should they still be out in room temp?
Anonymous says
Thanks, should've mentioned I made them with thinned colored frosting though, not the chocolate, would they be stored the same way?
Fab Frugal Mama says
I've never made them with icing, so I really don't know. I can only assume that icing would react similarly to chocolate if refrigerated. I'd leave them as described above.
Anonymous says
did u make them the day of her party or before if so how many days before
Fab Frugal Mama says
I made them the day before, but I believe they can be stored at least a few days (if not more) in a sealed container. Just don't put them in the fridge or it will cause condensation to form on them and the chocolate could crack. Good luck!
Amy says
Where did you get the colored wafers?
Fab Frugal Mama says
Hi Amy,
I bought mine at Bulk Barn here in Canada, but you can order them online in the US here: http://www.bulkfoods.com/Drops.asp
Hope this helps!
Anonymous says
I'm going in! lol Thanks for the tips. I'll let you know how they turn out. So excited to make them.
Anonymous says
Meijer's, JoAnn's and Michael's all have the colored wafers.
Sarah Jackson says
awesome !! My daughters 4th birthday is saturday ! I may just have to try these out ! she will love them !!
Judy C says
What a great idea! And easy to do! A perfect treat to add to any little girl's party! (Judy Cowan)
Sommer Tucker says
Love it! My daughter's 4th birthday is saturday as well and we are having a spa day theme party…this is such a cute idea!
Viv Sluys says
This is an amazing idea! So simple too! We have girls' night pedicure parties all the time…I'm so making these for the next one! Thanks!
Allison Judd says
How did your chocolate not melt the marshmellows having that issue lol
Anonymous says
Super idea, I like the chocolate better than the icing. Making these for my daughters 17th bday party. Thank you for sharing.
hairdo4you68 says
OMG!!!!! this is so cool just in time Im having a Polish Party everybody will love it Thanks Again
Debbie S. says
This is just adorable! What a great idea for a girl's birthday party, or any fun party. So fun! 🙂