We have Family Night once a week and practically the only way I can convince my 5 children to sit still and listen to a short lesson is to have some really yummy treats sitting on the counter. Some might call it bribery, but we call it motivation! These fun little sweets were so easy to make and they provided some really great motivation. I love that we could customize them with sprinkles for the kids or salted nuts for my hubby and I. Enjoy.
Caramel Marshmallow Pops
Recipe adapted from Kraft
Yields~ about 30 pops
- 25 square caramels
- 1/2 cup canned sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 30 large marshmallows
- chopped salted peanuts, sprinkles, tiny M&M’s, etc.
Microwave caramels, milk and butter in a glass bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring after each minute. Le the caramel sauce sit for about 5-10 minutes, to cool slightly.
Insert lollipop stick into 1 marshmallow; dip in caramel sauce. Hold marshmallow pop upright and turn slightly to get the caramel coating as you’d like it. If the caramel sauce drips off too easily, let the sauce cool a little longer. Dip into nuts or sprinkles and even sprinkle more on the sides.
Place on waxed-paper covered baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining marshmallows, sauce and nuts. Let stand 20 min. or until caramel coating is firm.
**For an extra delicious treat, use the Toasted Coconut Marshmallows and cover them in the caramel then top with chopped salted peanuts. WOW!