Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows {8th 12 Days Recipe}

Looking for a super easy Christmas treat to gift friends and family?  How about one that's super easy, while also being simultaneously festive and unique?  Then try Good Housekeeping's red, white and chocolate Hot Chocolate Dippers!  {Hints:  chocolate chips melt easier than block chocolate, red sprinkles can be used instead of red nonpariels, and candy canes with the curved edge broken off can be used if red-and-white straws can't be found}.

 Hot Chocolate Dippers

Ingredients

Large marshmallows

Chocolate

Red nonpareil sprinkles 

Drinking straws

Skewer marshmallows on straws, then melt chocolate in a small vessel (such as a shallow microwave-safe bowl). Dip in marshmallows, leaving white tops exposed; lift sticks straight up, letting excess chocolate drip off. Cool briefly on waxed paper, but dip marshmallow bottoms into sprinkles while chocolate is still slightly soft.

Place several dipped marshmallows in a festive treat bag {like the ones available from Wilton} and secure with a red ribbon, or display on a holiday plate for serving.

xoxo

Bean

{photo courtesy:  goodhousekeeping.com}