Adorable Arctic Marshmallow Penguins
These charming marshmallow penguins bring a playful touch to any festive gathering, making them a delightful centerpiece for holiday parties or winter birthday celebrations. Each penguin features a fluffy marshmallow body, coated in silky chocolate, with adorable candy corn beaks and tiny chocolate chip eyes. Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also provide a delightful mix of sweet and creamy textures. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these cuties will certainly steal the show at your next gathering!
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Servings
200
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chocolate chips
1/2 cup (Melted)
Shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons (Melted with chocolate)
Large marshmallows
12 (Stacked)
Tootsie Rolls
2 (2 1/4 ounce) packages (Cut into pieces)
Miniature chocolate chips
12 (For eyes)
Candy corn
18 pieces (For beaks and feet)
Cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
6 (Cut in half for wings)
Instructions
1
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1 1/2 teaspoons of shortening. Microwave in 30-second intervals for 1-2 minutes, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
2
Take 6 large marshmallows and place a small dollop of the melted chocolate mixture on top of each one. Stack the remaining 6 marshmallows on top of these to create the penguin bodies. Set aside to let them sit for about 1 hour or until the chocolate has fully set.
3
Reheat the remaining chocolate mixture until it's warm and dip the stacked marshmallows carefully, covering three-fourths of them with chocolate while leaving a 3/4-inch vertical white strip on the front for the penguin's chest. Let them continue to stand for another hour to set.
4
For the penguin heads, take 2 packages of Tootsie Rolls and cut each into half, yielding 6 pieces. Warm the pieces in a microwave-safe plate for 10-15 seconds, then roll each piece into a ball shape.
5
Using a toothpick, press two miniature chocolate chips onto each chocolate ball for the eyes. Prepare the beak by cutting off the yellow tips of 6 pieces of candy corn and discarding the white ends. Flatten the remaining pieces slightly and press one gently into each Tootsie Roll ball.
6
Dip the bottom of each penguin head into the melted chocolate, then position the head on top of the marshmallow body, centering the beak over the white chest. Allow them to set for about 45 minutes.
7
To create the penguin wings, take 6 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies and separate the halves, discarding the cream filling. Cut each cookie in half and attach to the sides of the penguins, placing the cut side facing forward.
8
For the penguin feet, remove the white ends from the remaining candy corn pieces. Flatten the orange and yellow tips slightly and use melted chocolate to attach two flattened pieces to each cookie base.
9
Finally, use melted chocolate to secure the penguin bodies to the remaining cookie bases. Let stand for an additional 45 minutes, or until all chocolate has hardened.
Nutrition Information
6.66g
Fat
30g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Adorable Arctic Marshmallow Penguins?
They are a playful winter treat featuring marshmallow bodies coated in chocolate with candy corn accents.
How many marshmallows are required for this recipe?
You will need 12 large marshmallows to create 6 penguin bodies.
What type of chocolate is used for coating?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chocolate chips melted with shortening.
Why is shortening added to the chocolate chips?
Shortening is added to help the chocolate melt smoothly and reach the right consistency for dipping.
How do I assemble the penguin bodies?
Stack two marshmallows together using a small dollop of melted chocolate as glue.
How long should the marshmallow stacks set before dipping?
They should sit for about 1 hour to ensure the chocolate glue has fully set.
How do I create the penguin's white chest?
Dip the stacked marshmallows in chocolate leaving a 3/4-inch vertical white strip uncovered on the front.
How long does the main chocolate coating take to set?
The coated marshmallow bodies should stand for about 1 hour to set properly.
What are the penguin heads made of?
The heads are made from warmed and shaped Tootsie Rolls.
How do I shape the Tootsie Roll heads?
Warm pieces in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and then roll them into ball shapes.
What is used to make the penguin eyes?
Two miniature chocolate chips are pressed into each chocolate head ball.
How do I make the penguin's beak?
Cut the yellow tips off candy corn pieces and press one into each Tootsie Roll head.
What part of the candy corn is discarded when making beaks?
The white ends of the candy corn are discarded for the beak assembly.
How is the head attached to the body?
Dip the bottom of the head into melted chocolate and position it on top of the marshmallow body.
Where should the beak be positioned?
The beak should be centered directly over the white chest strip of the penguin.
How long should the heads set on the bodies?
They should be allowed to set for approximately 45 minutes.
What ingredients are used for the penguin wings?
Cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies are used to create the wings.
How do I prepare the cookies for wings?
Separate the cookie halves, remove the cream, and cut each cookie half in two.
Which way should the cookie wings face?
Attach the wings to the sides of the penguin with the cut side facing forward.
What are the penguin feet made from?
The feet are made from the orange and yellow tips of candy corn pieces.
How are the candy corn feet prepared?
Remove the white ends and flatten the remaining orange and yellow tips slightly.
How are the feet attached to the base?
Use melted chocolate to secure two flattened candy corn tips to a cookie base.
What serves as the base for the whole penguin?
The remaining chocolate sandwich cookie halves serve as the base.
How many penguins does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 6 individual marshmallow penguins.
What occasions are these treats best for?
They are perfect for holiday parties, winter birthdays, or any festive winter gathering.
How many calories are in one penguin?
Each penguin contains 200 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 6.66g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a penguin?
Each serving contains 30g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in these treats?
There are 2g of protein per penguin.
How long is the final setting time?
The assembled penguins should stand for an additional 45 minutes to harden completely.