Christmas Food Activity - Reindeer Droppings Recipe

By Julie Pirkle

Everybody knows Christmas is all about sweet treats. Preschoolers will absolutely love whipping up some Reindeer Droppings this holiday season to enjoy with family and friends. These delicious chocolate covered marshmallows with the silly name will not only feed your preschooler’s sweet tooth, but are sure to keep the giggles coming and coming. Preschoolers go crazy over sweet eats with “gross” names!

What You Will Need

A Bag of Large Marshmallows

Melting Chocolate

Wax Paper

Tongs

Cookie Sheet

Sprinkles (optional)

What to Do

Step 1:

Freeze marshmallows until firm.

Step 2:

Line cookie sheet with wax paper.

Step 3:

Once marshmallows are frozen, melt chocolate per package instructions.

Step 4:

Using the tongs, dip marshmallow in chocolate.

Step 5:

Once completely covered with chocolate, shake off any excess chocolate and place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet.

Step 6:

If desired, shake a few sprinkles onto the marshmallow.

Step 7:

Repeat steps four through seven until there is no more chocolate left.

Step 8:

Place chocolate covered marshmallows in refrigerator until firm.

Step 9:

Store in an airtight container.

More Reindeer Droppings Fun

Give some Reindeer Droppings to friends and family as a gift! Just wrap up a few of your sweet treats in a Ziploc baggy and attach a whimsical card. For example: “Rudolph and the gang wanted to share some sweet Reindeer Droppings with you,” or “I went to the North Pole and brought back some sweet Reindeer Droppings specially made in Santa’s kitchen.”

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