Spooktacular Fun: Mint Choc Chip Frankenstein Marshmallow Lollipops 🎃👻

Looking for a fun and festive treat to bring to your next Halloween party? Look no further! These Mint Choc Chip Frankenstein Marshmallow Lollipops are the perfect balance of refreshing mint and rich chocolate, with a spooky, creative twist. Plus, they're easy to make at home and are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating these adorable, monster-licious treats!

Tools You’ll Need:

• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer (with a large bowl if using hand mixer)
• Medium Saucepan
• 20x20x5 cm baking tray
• Spatula
• Piping Bags
• Lollipop sticks (This recipe makes up to 24 lollipops)

Ingredients:

• 500g sugar
• 250ml tap water
• 30g gelatin
• 150ml boiling water
• 160g mini choc chip buttons (60g for the marshmallows, 100g for melting)
• ½ tsp green food colouring (adjust between ½ to 1 tsp for your perfect Frankenstein green!)
• ¼ - ½ tsp mint essence (adjust to taste)
• Googly eye sprinkles
• Canola oil spray

Method:

1. Prepare the Sugar Syrup

Start by adding 250ml of tap water to a medium saucepan. Pour in the sugar and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Let it boil for 10 minutes, aiming for a temperature of 118-120°C if you have a sugar thermometer.

2. Prepare the Gelatin Mixture

While your sugar syrup is boiling, pour 150ml of boiling water into your stand mixer bowl (or a large bowl if using a hand mixer). Sprinkle in the gelatin and stir until it’s completely dissolved. Then, beat the mixture on the highest speed for about 5 minutes until it's frothy and doubled in volume.

3. Combine the Syrup and Gelatin

Once the sugar syrup reaches the right temperature, slowly pour it into the gelatin mixture while the mixer is on high speed. Keep mixing on the highest setting for 10-15 minutes, depending on your mixer’s power. If you’re using a hand mixer, it may take closer to 15 minutes—this is a great time to let the kids help out!

4. Add Colour and Flavour

Halfway through mixing, add your green food colouring and mint essence. Start with a little and adjust to taste. Continue mixing until the marshmallow mixture has quadrupled in size and reached a thick, creamy consistency.

5. Fold in Chocolate Chips

Once your marshmallow mixture is ready, gently fold in 60g of mini chocolate chips using a spatula. Taste to see if you need more colour or flavour adjustments.

6. Pour and Set

Spray a 20x20x5 cm baking tray thoroughly with canola oil. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the tray and tap it on the countertop to remove any air bubbles. Let it set for at least 6 hours or overnight.

7. Cut the Marshmallows

Once your marshmallows are set, run your finger along the edges of the tray to release the marshmallow block. Transfer it to a clean, lightly dusted cutting board. Use a ruler to mark cutting notches every 4 cm along all sides, then cut into cubes. Pro tip: Dip a long knife into boiling water between cuts to achieve clean, even slices.

8. Melt the Chocolate for Decorating

Melt the remaining 100g of mini chocolate chips in the microwave, heating in 50-second intervals on low until fully melted. Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag and cut a small tip off the bag.

9. Decorate Frankenstein Faces

Place two googly eye sprinkles on each marshmallow cube. Use the piping bag to create zig-zag “hair” on top of each marshmallow, then draw small angled mouths to give them that signature Frankenstein look.

10. Assemble the Lollipops

Dip the end of each lollipop stick into a little melted chocolate, then insert it into the bottom of each marshmallow. The melted chocolate will act like glue, helping the marshmallows stay secure on the sticks.

11. Serve and Enjoy!

Your Mint Choc Chip Frankenstein Marshmallow Lollipops are ready to take center stage at your Halloween party! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also a fun activity to do with friends and family. Enjoy the spooky magic, and don’t forget to share your monster creations on social media!