30 Best Marshmallow Recipes That'll Make You Feel Like a Kid Again
They're gooey, sticky, and sweet!
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Ah, marshmallows! The sticky, sweet treats are a childhood favorite. Remember opening a bag of the mini variety to pile onto your mug of hot cocoa? Or roasting big puffy marshmallows over an open fire? All of those are perfectly acceptable ways to enjoy marshmallows nowadays, too. But if you’re looking for some fun marshmallow recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ve rounded up tons of creative ideas for using mini marshmallows, big marshmallows, or even marshmallow fluff. Did you know that you can use a jar of the sticky stuff to make homemade dunkaroos? You’ll also find hot chocolate recipes, sweet potato casserole, and different variations on rice krispies treats. There's even a tutorial on how to make your own marshmallows!
Of course, we couldn't list our favorite marshmallow recipes without mentioning one of the all-time best treats: s'mores! We've got tons of sweet ideas using that classic combination of marshmallow, chocolate, and graham crackers in the form of gooey s'mores bars, marshmallow-filled s'mores cupcakes, and campfire cones. There are plenty of Christmas dessert recipes ahead, like hot chocolate cookies, marshmallow pops, and peppermint chocolate-covered marshmallows. Looking for a Christmas brunch recipe that the whole family will love? Try the hot cocoa pancakes topped with mini marshmallows!
The best part about these sticky-good desserts is that many of them qualify as no-bake treats, and some only require a handful of ingredients—who's up for try three-ingredient marshmallow fudge?
S'mores Bars
What's better than campfire s'mores? S'mores you can make all year-round! This twist on the classic is baked into bars in your oven so you can enjoy the graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow treat any time you want.
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Hot Chocolate Bombs
This is an inexpensive way to experience those beautiful hot chocolate bombs you've seen in stores. The homemade version is perfect for holiday gifting, especially when paired with a Christmas mug!
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Nutella Rice Krispies Treats
This is one of Ree Drummond's favorite ways to make rice krispies treats! The gooey, sticky dessert is loaded with chocolate-hazelnut spread and topped with extra marshmallows for good measure.
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Sweet Potato Casserole
Are you a marshmallow or streusel fan when it comes to sweet potato casserole? Well, now you can have both! This recipe does it all—mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, and brown sugar crumble.
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Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate
Jumbo marshmallows are melted right into the hot chocolate mixture, along with Irish cream liqueur (if you like it boozy). But whatever you do, don't forget to add extra marshmallows on top before serving!
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Homemade Dunkaroos
Marshmallow fluff is the key to making this dip-able frosting taste just like the kind you remember as a kid. Then, add rainbow sprinkles and pair it up with animal-shaped cookies.
Get the Homemade Dunkaroos recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Cereal Treats
Give your rice krispies treats the autumnal treatment by adding a bit of pumpkin pie spice to the mix. You can also add some red and yellow food coloring to get the orange "pumpkin" color.
Get Ree's Pumpkin Spice Cereal Treats recipe.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix Jars
This homemade cocoa mix is the perfect edible Christmas gift. The jars are filled with peppermint candies and mini marshmallows to really drive home that holiday flavor.
Get Ree's Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix Jars recipe.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Bars
The combination of creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate is a match made in heaven for these gooey, sticky bars. The best part? The tray is big enough to feed a crowd!
Chocolate Covered S'mores
Warning: you might get a little messy while making this treat! But don't worry, it's all worth it when you take a bite of the chocolate-covered graham cracker sandwiches filled with marshmallow creme.
Get Ree's Chocolate Covered S'mores recipe.
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Not only are these cookies made with actual cocoa mix, but they're also topped with a melty marshmallow, too! Santa will be very happy with this sweet cookie.
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Homemade Marshmallows
If you've never made your own marshmallows before, be prepared to be amazed! They're even more pillowy soft and airy than the store-bought kind, and they're great for gifting during the holidays!
Get the Homemade Marshmallows recipe.
Ambrosia Salad
Fluffy marshmallows give this dessert "salad" its sweet flavor and light and airy texture. For contrast, crunchy coconut flakes and tart citrus are added to the mix.
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Hot Cocoa Pancakes
Mini marshmallows are the key to turning these chocolate pancakes into hot cocoa pancakes! It's perfect for a winter brunch.
Get Ree's Hot Cocoa Pancakes recipe.
Chocolate-Marshmallow Bars
These treats are sometimes referred to as 'Magic Bars' because they're magically bound together by sweetened condensed milk. They also taste like pure magic thanks to the coconut, marshmallow, and chocolate chips.
Get Ree's Chocolate-Marshmallow Bars recipe.
White Hot Chocolate
Everything about these mugs screams winter wonderland. From the fluffy white marshmallows to the melted white chocolate mixture. They're perfect for your first snow day!
Get Ree's White Hot Chocolate recipe.
Rice Krispies Treats 3 Ways
This after-school snack gets a major upgrade with three new varieties, including strawberries and coconut, browned butter, and cookies and cream.
Get the Rice Krispies Treats 3 Ways recipe.
Oatmeal Whoopie Pies
These oatmeal sandwich cookies are filled with a scoop of marshmallow fluff. Is there anything better? We certainly don't think so!
Get Ree's Oatmeal Whoopie Pies recipe.
S'mores
While you don't exactly need a recipe for this three-ingredient treat, we've got all the tricks and tips you need for making the ultimate s'mores, including how to make them in your oven or microwave!
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Hot Chocolate Board
Anything goes when it comes to a chocolate board. Add candy canes, cookies, caramels, and more. Just be sure to add at least one type of marshmallow, whether it's mini marshmallows or homemade marshmallows—or both!
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