Caramel Marshmallows
Caramel Marshmallows are a simple Christmas treat that are SO quick and easy to make! Smooth, chewy, buttery, with a bit of a crunch, and irresistible. Perfect for holiday giving and serving.
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All you need is four simple ingredients to make these melt-in-your mouth holiday treats. You’ll love how quick and easy they are to make, and how festive they look on a Christmas or holiday treat plate!
Making Christmas treats is one of my favorite holiday activities. I have list of tried and true recipes I make every year, including my Snowball Cookies, Pecan Tassies, and Chocolate Peppermint Cake Roll. Also on that list are these delightful Caramel Marshmallows, which are a childhood favorite and family recipe passed down to me.
It’s just four simple ingredients…marshmallows, wrapped caramels, a little half and half, and chopped nuts. Not only are they little bites of heaven, but they literally take minutes to make. The longest part is unwrapping the caramels, and that’s the job I give to my kids. They love doing it, especially since I pay in caramels!
Table of contents
Ingredients
- Half and half
- Kraft caramels
- Marshmallows
- Chopped nuts
You can always opt for your own homemade caramel recipe if you prefer–it will just take a bit longer to make the marshmallows. Normally I go for homemade caramel, but in this recipe, I do like the Kraft caramels.
Equipment
- Large pan
- Wooden spoon
- Pie plate/ shallow dish
- Paper straws or lollipop sticks
I like to put them on striped paper straws because I love to add a little Christmas to the presentation, but you can also use lollipop sticks.
How to make
Put marshmallows onto the lollipop sticks or paper straws.
Place the nuts in a pie plate or other shallow dish.
Unwrap the caramels and place in a large pan along with the half and half. Over medium heat, melt the caramels until thoroughly melted and smooth, stirring constantly.
Dip the marshmallows one by one into the caramel, and then roll in the nuts.
Place them on wax paper, and let the caramel set–an hour or so–before serving.
FAQ
Absolutely! If you need a nut-free option, you can leave off the nuts.
More Christmas recipes
- The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate
- Candy Cane Marshmallow Dippers
- How to Wrap Baked Goods for Christmas
They’re perfect for serving at parties, adding to holiday treat plates, and setting out for guests. Just watch out…they’re addicting!
Best of all, they’re just so easy to make. I love how quickly I can get them made and ready to go. My kids also love helping with the dipping—-and then of course, the tasting when we’re finished.
Caramel Marshmallows
PIN RECIPE PRINT RECIPEIngredients
- 1 package large marshmallows
- 1 lb. package wrapped caramels
- 3/4 cup half and half
- Finely chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Put marshmallows onto the lollipop sticks or paper straws.
- Place the nuts in a pie plate or other shallow dish.
- Unwrap the caramels and place in a large pan along with the half and half. Over medium heat, melt the caramels until thoroughly melted and smooth, stirring constantly.
- Dip the marshmallows one by one into the caramel, and then roll in the nuts.
- Place them on wax paper, and let the caramel set–an hour or so–before serving.
*Originally posted 2017.
