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Saturday, September 8, 2012

Team Color Marshmallows!

I saw marshmallows dipped in orange and then yellow to mimic candy corn all over the net and thought it was a fun idea. Since football season is starting I decided it would also work well with team colors! It's especially great for those teams with brighter colors, but don't shy away if black is a part your uniform, they do make black candy melts and I used colored sugar here.
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Show your colors and treat your crowd to something sweet while at it!
You'll need:
Marshmallows
Paper candy sticks or wooden skewers
Candy melts
Food coloring gel-optional
Candy sprinkles/colored sugar-optional
  1. Melt the candy melts in microwave safe bowl and stir in food coloring gel to achieve desired color if needed. 
  2. Dip Marshmallow into first candy color, if using white don't cover the marshmallow all the way, only dip 1/2 or 2/3 of it. Remove from candy melt and let the excess drip off. 
  3. Note: I chose to use ramekins for the candy and held the marshmallow with my fingers and dipped them, adding the stick after they dried. This worked well because I did not completely cover the marshmallow. 
  4. Place on wax/parchment paper/silicone and allow to dry for a couple minutes.
  5. Dip marshmallow into each additional color, letting dry between colors. I'm sure you get the idea.
  6. If not using all candy melts you'll have to dip the marshmallow with wet candy coating into the sprinkles/colored sugar before it hardens.
  7. Allow to set up on wax/parchment paper/silicone liner. Once dry, add stick, twisting while inserting, trying to not push all the way through the marshmallow. Gently lift off paper/silicone by nudging the marshmallow with your fingers, not by pulling on the stick. Thrifty tip: If you don't have paper candy sticks you can cut wooden shish-ka-bob skewers in half (remove the point too). An added bonus, they are much cheaper. 
  8. Serve and enjoy.
My biggest tip would be, get the kids involved! It's a great messy, sticky project:@)
If you're not using white and need to cover the marshmallow completely, please visit Wilton.com here. 

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37 comments:

  1. DeniseSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Hi Lynn,

    This is such a cute idea! Everyone's ready for pigskin season around here. :) Please stop by and see my current post if you have a minute; I found a girlfriend for Earl, and she's in the post. I linked to your blog, as well.

    Enjoy the games tomorrow!

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  2. From the KitchenSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    What team is that? I think I'll just go for the generic chocolate so as not to offend any sports fans!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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    1. LynnSeptember 8, 2012 at 2:36 PM

      It's hard to go wrong with chocolate too! Hum... Sounds like that and a little orange would be the Cleveland Browns:@)

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  3. Blondie's JournalSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    This looks like fun to make! I'm not a football fan but these would liven up the game!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Confessions of a Plate AddictSeptember 8, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    How clever! Now to figure out red and black for Georgia! lol Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  5. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 8, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    SO cute. I would like to try this!!! :D

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  6. Johanna GehrleinSeptember 8, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    you always have such cute ideas. That works well for all teams.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  7. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 8, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    What a cute idea for the kiddos!

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  8. Kim@Snug HarborSeptember 8, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    What a cute idea - I'm pinning this. Stopped by from Sunny Simple.

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  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 8, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Aren't you creative and full of team spirit??!! Happy football watching, Lynn!

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  10. SarahSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Guess I need to make these in orange and white. Hook Em Horns.......Sarah

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  11. ~melSeptember 8, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    You're so creative ~ mine would have to be green and gold

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  12. BethSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Very cute, and I think they would look super sweet in cardinal and gold! (I'm very happy right now; my team just beat their interstate arch rival - game ended 25 minutes ago.) Cloud nine!
    Thanks for sharing this recipe, Lynn. Enjoy the rest of your wknd and I wish the Eagles well.
    Beth, an ISU Cyclone :-)

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  13. Linda @ A La CarteSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    I think this is a fun idea!

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  14. OliveSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Cute and we love marshmallows.

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  15. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    So cute.
    Sam

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  16. Donna@Conghaile CottageSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Oh Lynn, these are SO DARN CUTE!!!
    They kind of look like Frankenstein monster standing on his head...
    Have a fun Sunday now that the storms are calming down...Hope you didn't get any damage(we are fine, ALTHOUGH VERY WET).
    big hugs,
    Donna

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  17. SnapSeptember 8, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Too much fun!!!

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  18. Sherri B.September 8, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Now that is cute! It might be a bit messy but it does look and sound easy...The grankids would get a bit kick out of it. Thanks! xo

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  19. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeSeptember 8, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Such a darling idea! And easy, too! I can see some Packer marshmallows in my future :)

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I'm not a great football fan but I'm totally a fan of these marshmallows! Wonderful :)
    Mary x

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    What a cute idea! I love marshmallows!

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  22. Chatty CroneSeptember 8, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    They are cute - just the wrong colors for me!

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  23. The TablescaperSeptember 8, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    So fun! Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  24. LeslieSeptember 9, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    My girls love chocolate dipped marshmallows! This is a great idea. Have a great new week!!!

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  25. MichaeleSeptember 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Go Big Red over here. Simple, pretty and sweet. What more could you want?

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    This is a cute idea. The Colts are on today so I would have to do some in blue and white.

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  27. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Umm..my grand kiddoes are going to love this recipe! Thanks honey and also for your sweet visit.
    FABBY

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  28. Debbie@Mountain BreathsSeptember 9, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    They would be fun dipped in pink for my glamping weekend :-) Thanks for your visit. xxoo Debbie

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  29. MarySeptember 10, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    What fun Lynn :)

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  30. Dixie n DottieSeptember 10, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Super cute! Great idea! Thanks so much for joining our Countdown to Fall link party! Hope you have a great week! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  31. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseSeptember 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    What a cute idea! visiting thru Dixie n Dottie

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  32. JulieSeptember 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Cute idea! Fun for a party!

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  33. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️September 12, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Adorable idea!!!

    Dee

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  34. Miz HelenSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    This is a great idea that our little team will love. Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  35. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Nice I'll have to try this idea in different colors for different teams :-)

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  36. UnknownSeptember 17, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    very cute and kids must love them!

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