Throughout elementary school, I begged my mom for a shoebox on every February 13th and asked her to cut a slit in the lid. I then pulled out pink construction paper, red glitter glue, and shiny white sequins to decorate the sides. I even pressed on sparkly heart stickers for good measure!
The next morning, I carefully held my homemade Valentine mailbox on my lap as Mom drove across town. At school, I placed it on my desk just like the rest of my classmates.
After lunch, we walked around the room, dropping paper cards into each person’s mailbox while the parents set up for our classroom party. Although I dreaded the politics of handing out those little Valentines—you had to make sure the sappy ones didn’t go to any of the boys!—I always loved the sugar cookies and conversation hearts that the parents brought in. It was probably a good thing they never made these chocolate dipped marshmallows… I would have eaten every last one and refused to share, even with my crush!
These are so cute and easy to make! If you can’t find mini heart sprinkles, substitute red, pink, and white mini spherical sprinkles instead.
- Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
- Working with one marshmallow at a time, dip the top half into the melted chocolate, shaking off any excess chocolate, and decorate with sprinkles. Repeat with the remaining marshmallows. Chill the finished marshmallows in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
I can’t even handle how cute these are 🙂
Thanks!! I was really happy with how pretty they looked, and I couldn’t believe how simple they were to make. It only took 15-20 minutes to make them! (And even less time to eat… ;])
marshmallows rock:-) Sweet story.
We mainly got to eat marshmallows in s’mores and rice krispie treats as kids, so I’m finally starting to play around with them. I have another fun marshmallow treat that I want to try, so keep an eye out for it!
You” really have a sweet Valentine! Enjoy!!
Thank you! I was so excited that my guy loved this last Valentine’s Day treat so much… I made them just for him! I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day too!
As they look delicious it is not difficult to believe you 😉 And t
hanks 😉
Aww you’re so sweet; thank you! :]
You always have the cutest ideas! Loveeeee this 🙂
Aww thank you! Valentine’s Day seems to bring out my inner child (and creativity). What’s not to love about a holiday devoted to pink, chocolate, and cute things??
Mmm, these look yummy. We really don’t celebrate Valentine’s day as much in the UK. I think I should make these next year and try to spread the love a little!
Thank you! I’d love to hear what you think about the marshmallows 364 days later. ;] It’d be great if you could start some sort of big celebration in the UK too! Even though I know it’s more of a Hallmark Holiday, I still like Valentine’s Day — what’s not to love about a day devoted to pink, hearts, and chocolate??
Ahhhh TOO cute!
Thanks!! I had way too much fun making these… My inner little girl really came out when I started playing with the sprinkles!
Really a lovely blog darling!!!! I’m following you!! Kisses from Florence
I’m touched — thank you!! It’s sweet to hear that somebody likes what I’m doing. :] Happy Valentine’s Day!
They look very sweet! Where did you buy the hearts?
Thank you! I bought the heart sprinkles at my local grocery store (Safeway). I’m sure places like Target or Walmart would have them too — and on sale because it’s the day after Valentine’s Day! (If you have Targets and Walmarts, of course!)
These are cute as a button! Or a marshmallow.
C
Thanks! I felt like a little kid again while I was decorating them. Sprinkles are so much fun!
I didn’t even know you could get tiny heart sprinkles! Too cute too handle.
Me either! I found them at my local Safeway, although I’m sure Target, Walmart, and other grocery stores would have them too. (And they’d probably be on sale today — such a steal!)
My kitchen is going to be covered with them tomorrow. You can bet your money on that.
Sounds like you’ll have the cutest kitchen in town!