Diwali recipe: How to make Chocolate Marshmallow Pops

Rediff reader Manisha Bhadana tells us how to make marshmallow candies for Diwali.

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We all know how much kids love candies.

This Diwali, treat your young ones to Chocolate Marshmallow Pops.

The best part -- they're absolutely easy to make. 

Here's the recipe:

Preparation time: 10 minutes 
Cooking time: 5 minutes 
Makes 26 candies

Nutritional value 
Calories: 45 g
Proteins: 0.6 g
Fat: 1.2 g

Ingredients 

• 100 gm chocolate 
• 1 bag or 200 gm marshmallows 
• 1 packet lollipop sticks
• 1 cup rainbow sprinkle
• One sheet of cellophane

Method

• Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
• Insert the lollipop sticks in the marshmallows.
• Dip the marshmallows in melted chocolate.
• Decorate with rainbow sprinkle.
• Set them aside in straight position by inserting the stick in your rice or beans filled container.
• Wrap them in colourful cellophane or put them in an attractive gift box.
• You can also freeze them.

Image courtesy: Manisha Bhadana

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