Make My Day Camp: Marshmallow Dyed Easter "Eggs"

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Marshmallow Dyed Easter "Eggs"

Eggs are sooooooo expensive right now! We eat a lot of eggs in my house and I cringe every time I buy them - so when Mickey saw this idea for dying large marshmallows instead of eggs for Easter I thought it was a brilliant concept! I have no idea if this is going to work or not but she saw it on Facebook so it must be true, right? LOL!

We are going to give this a go with Georgie this year - she is 19 months old and will not know the difference so if it doesn't work it's not the end of the world and we'll get a good experiment/story out of it haha.

I Googled for instructions:

To dye marshmallows for Easter, simply mix food coloring with water, dip marshmallows into the colored water, and allow them to dry completely, either on a paper towel or on a styrofoam block.

Here's a more detailed guide:

What you'll need:

Jumbo marshmallows
Food coloring (liquid or gel)
Water
Toothpicks or skewers
Styrofoam or paper towels for drying
Muffin tin or cups
Optional: Paintbrushes and new paint

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dye:
Mix a few drops of food coloring with a small amount of water in a muffin tin or cup.
2. Dip the Marshmallows:
Use a toothpick or skewer to hold a marshmallow, then dip it into the colored water.
3. Drying:
Place the dyed marshmallows on a paper towel or styrofoam block to dry completely, ensuring they don't stick to the surface.
4. Optional Designs:
Use a new paintbrush to paint designs on the marshmallows with the colored water.
5. Let Dry:
Allow the marshmallows to dry completely (about 30-45 minutes) before handling them.
6. Enjoy:
Once dry, you can enjoy the colorful marshmallows or use them in treats like Rice Krispie treats.