Chocolate Covered Marshmallows with a layer of caramel, just like my favorites from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. An easy, delicious no-bake treat!
On Main street in my hometown (shout-out to the beautiful Park City, Utah!) there’s a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory where I indulged on many treats growing up, including one my personal favorites, chocolate covered marshmallows. May sound a little boring but they are the tastiest little treat! They are no-bake and only take a few minutes to make.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Marshmallows:
- Place marshmallows on a stick. Any wooden type skewer or candy stick will work. Place them close together towards on end of the stick for easy dipping.
- Dip in caramel. You can melt a bag of caramel squares or Kraft caramel bits, or make a 1/2 batch of my homemade caramel. Place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the caramel has set.
- Cover in melted chocolate. Use a spoon if needed, to spoon the melted chocolate all around, allowing the excess to drip off, then place on a lined sheet pan.
- Allow chocolate to set. Refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes.
Possible Recipe Variations:
- Like a s’more: sandwiched the chocolate covered marshmallows between honey graham crackers. It’s like a no-cook s’more and it’s delicious!
- No caramel: simply skip the caramel steps and dip the mallows in chocolate.
- Add toppings: once you’ve dipped them in chocolate, allow the chocolate to set up for a few seconds and then gently press toppings onto the chocolate, like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles, etc.
- Dip apples: Got leftover ingredients? Make caramel/chocolate apples!
Make ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make them several days in advance and store them in a covered container at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending on your climate.
To freeze: allow to cool and set up completely and place them in a freezer safe bag for 2-3 months. Thaw on counter before eating.
Consider trying these specialty treats:
- Gourmet Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
- Caramel and Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
- Homemade Almond Joys
- Rocky Road Fudge
- German Chocolate Truffles
- Pretzel Peanut Clusters
- Marshmallow Fondant
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Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 35 regular size marshmallows , about 1 bag
- 1 bag Caramel Bits, or squares , or homemade (1/2 the homemade batch)
- 1 bag Ghirardelli baking chips (or Chocolate Melting Wafers)
- 18 lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Secure two marshmallows to each cake pop stick or straw.
- Melt caramel according to package instructions. Dip marshmallows in the caramel and swirl or use a spoon to help coat them on all sides. Allow excess caramel to drip off, and place on prepared pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Add chocolate chips or wafers to a microwave safe bowl on 50% power for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth and melted. Dip caramel coated marshmallows in the chocolate. Use a spoon to help smooth chocolate all around. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, and return to parchment lined pan.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
- Like a s’more: sandwiched the chocolate covered marshmallows between honey graham crackers. It’s like a no-cook s’more and it’s delicious!
- No caramel: simply skip the caramel steps and dip the mallows in chocolate.
- Add toppings: once you’ve dipped them in chocolate, allow the chocolate to set up for a few seconds and then gently press toppings onto the chocolate, like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles, etc.
- Dip apples: Got leftover ingredients? Make caramel/chocolate apples!
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I originally shared this recipe April 2017. Updated February 2021.
Debbie Caraballo says
I really love this idea! Pinning to make for the grandkids . 🙂 (and the adult kids too)
Thank you!
Julie says
Just like the ones I love from the chocolate factory- but lots cheaper! Thanks!
PBR says
Ummm…these are not made from scratch. Melting Kraft caramels…really?
Lauren Allen says
In the recipe you’ll find a link to my homemade caramels that would work perfectly for this recipe. Here is the link as well :).
Jen says
Well, you aren’t making the chocolate either! Or the marshmallows! Geez….
Victoria Olson says
It makes me sad to see rude remarks in the comments section. Do a Google search for another site if you do not appreciate! xoxo to all who found this fun recipe. Thank you, Lauren!
Brittnie says
This was such a fun idea and turned into a very fun night for our family. We knew our kids would love them, but we didn’t know how much they would love making them. By the end, there wasn’t a marshmallow, drop of caramel or drop of chocolate left. This was something uniquely different and they were delicious!