When the holiday season calls for cozy vibes, these Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Mugs are just the thing! No baking, no fuss—just jumbo marshmallows transformed into the cutest edible cocoa cups. They’re fun for kids to assemble, festive enough for parties, and delicious enough to disappear in minutes.

The best part? You can whip up a whole batch in less than 10 minutes.

What You’ll Need

6 jumbo marshmallows
12–16 mini marshmallows
3–5 pretzels (broken into C-shapes)
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Marshmallow cream (to use as “glue”)
Optional: A pinch of sea salt for a sweet-salty twist

Step-by-Step Instructions

2. Melt the chocolate
Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Don’t rush—scorched chocolate loses its magic.

2. Create the cocoa “mug”
Dip the flat top of each jumbo marshmallow into the melted chocolate. This becomes the “hot cocoa” inside your edible mug.

3. Add the floating marshmallows
While the chocolate is still warm, press 2–3 mini marshmallows into the top. They’ll look like little floaters in a cozy cup of cocoa.

4. Make the handles
Break pretzels into C-shapes. Use a dab of marshmallow cream on each end and press it to the side of the jumbo marshmallow to form a handle. Imperfect shapes make them extra cute!

5. Optional finishing touch
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the chocolate before it sets for a gourmet sweet-and-salty flavor.

Tips & Variations

🎄 Holiday party platter: Arrange them on a tray with candy canes and cookies.
👩‍👧 Family fun: Let kids decorate with sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or colored sugar.
🎁 Gift idea: Wrap a few mugs in cellophane bags with ribbon for adorable edible gifts.