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Back To School Marshmallow Pencil Snacks

Modified: Sep 15, 2024 · Published: Aug 19, 2016 by Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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These little pencil themed snacks are perfect for back to school parties, celebrations, or lunch boxes. They're really quick and easy to make with just fruity mini marshmallows and a chocolate chips. Your kids will love how cute they are and how delicious.

Back to school marshmallow pencil snacks made with marshmallows and chocolate chips.

Why We Love This Recipe

  • They're easy to make, and the kids can help!
  • Only two simple ingredients are needed.
  • They're the perfect way to get everyone excited about back to school.

It's almost that time of year around here… back to school.  This marshmallow pencil snack is the perfect treat to soften the blow.  Who doesn't love sleeping in, beach days, crafting partners, lazy days, and no bed times?

But, we love fall too, and new clothes, and brand new pencil crayons, and cooler days and even back to routine.  And since we're all about making life a party, we can't let this big seasonal change go by without a little celebrating.

We love a back to school treat around here. Check out all our favorites in this post with 14 Back to School Thememd Foods and Treats. Also check out our Back to School Trail Mix Recipe and our very popular Back To School Free Printable Pack.

Ingredients

  • Coloured Mini Marshmallows: look for the fruit flavored mini ones, that come in all different colors.
  • Chocolate Chips: dark, semi sweet, or milk will are work perfectly, so just choose your favorite.
  • Long Toothpicks: or bamboo skewers that you could cut down a little. You could even use an uncooked piece of spaghetti.

How To Make Marshmallow Pencil Snacks

These are super simple, and something your kids might like to help with, like mine did.

how to make a pencil themed back to school snack
  1. Step 1: To make them, thread yellow mini marshmallows onto a toothpick.
Back To School Marshmallow Pencil Snacks

2. Step 2: Next, add a chocolate chip to one end, to resemble the tip of the pencil.

If you have trouble adding the chocolate chips, put them in the microwave for just a few seconds to soften them but not melt them.

Back To School snack for a party

3. Step 3: Lastly, add one pink marshmallow the other end to resemble the eraser on a pencil.

Tip: If you're serving these to younger kids, be sure they are careful not to bite or eat the toothpick, or use the uncooked spaghetti noodle option.

Back To School party

If there's one thing I know about making everyday life a party, it's that little things done with love turn everyday life into a party.

Sometimes making little people feel extra special feels like the hardest job in the world…and then other days all it takes is a bag of marshmallows and few chocolate chips. Happy Back to School!

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If you try these Mashmallow Pencil Snacks or any other recipe on my blog please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there something I can use instead of toothpicks?

Yes, try using uncooked spaghetti instead of toothpicks or wooden skewers.

Where can I find the colored mini marshmallows?

Look for them in the baking aisle at the grocery store, or online.

Is there a way to make it easier to add the chocolate chip?

Yes, put the chocolate chips in the microwave for just a few seconds to soften, but not melt them. This will make it easier to add them to the toothpick.

Recipe

Back to school marshmallow pencil snacks made with marshmallows and chocolate chips.

Marshmallow Pencil Snacks

Back to school marshmallow pencil themed treats.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin Rate
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 8kcal
Author: Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • long toothpicks, skewers, or uncooked spaghetti noodles

Ingredients

  • 4 chocolate chips
  • 4 mini pink marshmallows
  • 28 -32 mini yellow marshmallows

Instructions

  • To make them, thread yellow mini marshmallows onto a toothpick.
  • Next, add a chocolate chip to one end, to resemble the tip of the pencil. If you have trouble adding the chocolate chips, put them in the microwave for just a few seconds to soften them but not melt them.
  • Lastly, add one pink marshmallow the other end to resemble the eraser on a pencil.

Notes

If you have difficulty adding the chocolate chips to the toothpick, microwave them for a few seconds to soften but not melt them.
Instead of using a toothpick or skewer, you can use uncooked spaghetti noodles instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.003mg
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  1. Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist says

    August 07, 2025 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun and easy to make with kids, and they love eating them too!

5 from 1 vote

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