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a top view of a mug of hot chocolate with two cat marshmallows on it

Marshmallow Cat Hot Chocolate Toppers

These cat-shaped marshmallow hot chocolate toppers are the perfect way to make your cozy drink even more fun! These toppers float on your hot chocolate, slowly melting into the cup, and make for a sweet and whimsical addition to your favorite cup of hot chocolate or coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Toppers

Equipment

  • 1 Cat-shaped cookie cutter (or cut them out by hand)
  • 2 Toothpicks
  • Rolling Pin
  • Plate or parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Large marshmallows
  • 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
  • 10 Chocolate Chips or chocolate decorating pen
  • 10 Melted orange candy melts or 10 White Candy melts and orange food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Start by flattening large marshmallows using a rolling pin. If the marshmallow sticks to the rolling pin, sprinkle some powdered sugar on the marshmallow. Roll it to about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. If you’re making your own marshmallows, pour the marshmallow mixture onto a baking sheet and allow it to set before cutting out the cat shapes.
  • In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. It won’t take long since we are only using 10 chips. In a separate small bowl, melt the chocolate melts with a drop of food coloring (or use orange chocolate melts). Set aside.
  • Using your cat-shaped cookie cutter, cut out your marshmallow toppers. If you don’t have a cutter, you can cut the marshmallows freehand using kitchen scissors or a small knife to form the cat shape.
  • Use a toothpick to dot the melted chocolate on to the marshmallow for eyes (or use a chocolate decorating pen). Then use a different toothpick to add a dot of orange chocolate melt for the nose. You can keep it simple with dots for the eyes and nose or add details like eyelashes or a cute smile for a more expressive look.
    You can also use edible food coloring pens to add extra details, like pink for the nose or different colors for the eyes.
  • Place your decorated marshmallows on parchment paper or a silicone mat and allow the chocolate to set. If you’re in a rush, you can pop them into the refrigerator for a few minutes to speed up the process.
Keyword dessert, fall,, halloween, holidays, snacks
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