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Pumpkin Patch Marshmallow Treats Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Pumpkin Patch Marshmallow Treats are a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for fall gatherings. Soft marshmallows are coated in vibrant orange candy melts, dipped in crushed Oreo cookie crumbs for a dirt effect, and adorned with pretzel stick stems and green candy leaves to resemble mini pumpkins. Quick and easy to make, they're a delightful treat that kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

Marshmallow Pumpkins

  • 12 regular size marshmallows
  • 1 12 oz. bag orange candy melts
  • 12 small pretzel sticks
  • 6 pieces green candy (cut in half, such as Mike and Ikes)

Dirt Base

  • 10-12 Oreos (cream filling removed and crushed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oreo Dirt: Open the Oreo cookies and carefully scrape out the white cream filling. Crush the remaining cookie parts into a fine powder resembling dirt. Using a food processor and pulsing is the easiest method to achieve a uniform texture.
  2. Melt Candy Coating: Melt the orange candy melts in the microwave according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves heating in short intervals and stirring until smooth.
  3. Insert Pretzel Sticks: Dip one pretzel stick into the melted candy coating. Immediately insert it into the top of a marshmallow to serve as the pumpkin stem. Repeat this step for all marshmallows, then let them sit for a minute or two for the candy to harden and secure the stem.
  4. Coat Marshmallows: Dip each marshmallow into the melted orange candy, using a spoon if necessary to fully cover it. Allow excess candy to drip off before moving on. If the candy starts to harden during this process, gently reheat it in the microwave in 10-15 second bursts to maintain smoothness.
  5. Add Dirt Coating: Dip the bottom of each candy-coated marshmallow into the crushed Oreo powder, rolling slightly to allow some crumbs to stick up the sides, mimicking the look of soil around a pumpkin.
  6. Attach Leaves: Press half of a green candy piece onto the top side near the pretzel stick to resemble a pumpkin leaf. If needed, dip the bottom of the candy leaf into the candy melt again before attaching to ensure it sticks securely.
  7. Set and Serve: Place the finished pumpkin treats on wax paper and allow the candy coating to fully set before serving. This typically takes about 10-15 minutes at room temperature.

Notes

  • If the candy melts thicken or harden during assembly, reheat briefly to maintain a smooth dipping consistency.
  • For a different flavor twist, try using colored candy melts in other fall colors like yellow or dark orange.
  • Make sure to use small pretzel sticks so the pumpkin stems look proportional and easy to bite through.
  • Crushed cookies can be stored in an airtight container if made ahead of time.
  • These treats are best consumed within 2 days for maximum freshness.

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