Little Treat: Easter Marshmallows!
Eggs?! Not in this economy.
Our first food/craft-based post! Honestly, it didn’t turn out quite as good as I hoped. Turns out, I’m no craft influencer! Still, I will leave no stone unturned.
I came across this fun idea on Instagram where someone dyed marshmallows instead of eggs for Easter. It was super well done, and I thought, I could do that.
Egg prices aside, it’s actually a great alternative. Marshmallows are way easier to work with. Plus, if you’ve got kids around, it makes for a more fun (and less fragile) activity.
Here’s how to do it!
What you need:
1 bag of marshmallows (I used Jet-Puffed Jumbo)
Food dye: I used powdered dye because that’s what I use for my cookies, but honestly, liquid food coloring would’ve made this way easier. I cannot stress that enough. A little trial run would’ve gone a long way!
Paintbrushes (optional)
Mix your colors in individual bowls. The original post I saw used a cupcake pan which was honestly so clever. Unfortunately, mine are currently trapped in the drawer under the oven (again, a trial would have been good).
I tested each color on a marshmallow first, just to make sure it looked right before fully committing. Once I was happy with the colors, I started dipping!
At first, I tried doing solid colors, but they came out a bit blotchy and inconsistent (thanks to the powdered dye). How were hers so perfect?! Look at me being played by a craft influencer from Utah. So I switched things up and started hand-painting instead.
My advice? Paint whatever you feel somewhat confident doing: stripes, dots, even a little smiley face! Keep it simple and fun.
I let all the marshmallows dry on a cooling rack, and once they were ready, I arranged them in a dish that showed them off best. Presentation matters and can really help sell something if the execution was a bit mid.
Someone asked if I ate any after decorating. I said absolutely not!They were dipped in colorful water! But hey, to each their own.
Have a wonderful Easter for those who celebrate!