Peppermint Marshmallow Wand Recipe From Disneyland

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Marceline’s Confectionery is a delightfully Disney candy shop named for the small town in Missouri where Walt Disney grew up. The shop, which is filled with fantastic holiday treats at this time of year, can be found in the Downtown Disney District. If you can't make it to Marceline’s, try their Christmassy recipe for Peppermint Marshmallow Wands.

Peppermint Marshmallow Wands

Makes 8

• 2 (12 ounce) jars hot caramel topping
• 8 large lollipop sticks
• 24 large marshmallows 
• 1 (10-ounce bag) dark melting chocolate  
• 1 cup crushed peppermint (15 candy canes, crushed)

Melt caramel in saucepan over medium-low heat. Keep warm.  Dip one end of each lollipop stick in 1 inch of water. Skewer 3 marshmallows onto each stick, starting at the wet end.  Dip marshmallows into caramel, gently tapping to remove excess and place on parchment paper. Cool caramel at room temperature for 30 minutes, until caramel is set.  Melt dark chocolate in saucepan over low heat. Keep warm. Place crushed peppermint in shallow bowl.  Dip caramel-coated marshmallows into melted dark chocolate, gently tapping to remove excess. Gently roll wand in crushed peppermint and place on clean parchment paper. Repeat for all wands. Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, until chocolate is set.