Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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I am not a mother who bakes. Let me rephrase that: I am not a mother who bakes well. Unlike cooking, where I can taste and alter and fuss around, baking is all about following directions. And following directions? Not something I excel at. Plus, who has the time for things like proper cooling? Not me.
The desserts I like to make are insanely easy, but still impressive. It’s best for everyone that way. Yesterday, I saw a picture of S’mores on a stick. Marshmallows, dipped in melted chocolate and covered in crushed graham crackers? Even I could handle that, I thought.
Today, I made them and they are every bit as adorable and delicious as I had hoped. Plus, they take all of five minutes to whip up, which is pretty much all I can handle these days.
If you’re an inadequate baker, too, I suggest you try them. Here’s how:
Melt milk chocolate in the microwave (30 seconds at a time, for about thee minutes, stirring in between.) Crush graham crackers. Stick marshmallows on some sort of stick. I used paper straws because I had them in the house. Dip in chocolate, coat in the crushed graham crackers and stick upright in a cup to cool in the fridge. That’s it.
After the graham cracker, we moved on to whatever other toppings we had on hand. Next time, I may even go all crazy and dip them in colored white chocolate.
Who’s coming over for dessert?
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you go momma
love these
easy peasy
vanillasugarblog recently posted..chocolate-banana vivanno (copycat)
Yes! Now I know what to make for my daughter’s birthday party! Thank you !!!!
Those are freakishly awesome! I want them for MYSELF! Ok, maybe I will make them the next time we are at a bbq that has kids…and adults who like marshmallows.
Scargosun recently posted..Writers Workshop: Letters to Somebodies That I Used to Know
You had me at “marshmellow”…
eewwww…. my kids are going to love them!!!!
Amy recently posted..Love Speaks; Depression Tales
OMG, those look delicious! I need to remember these for Vicki’s birthday party. They would be perfect!
Jess @ MomEinstein recently posted..Thirty-Seven Weeks!
Thanks for the idea! I recently experimented with cake pops these sound MUCH easier!
I have pinned it to remember to make it soon as it looks deliciously easy!
Marta recently posted..I Try.
Oh, wow…talk about easy enough while looking like I put some effort into it!
I do believe after these, my ranking will go through the roof with my nieces.
Carrie recently posted..Communicating with me really ain’t that bad. If you do it my way.
I found a recipe for these on Pinterest and i made them for Memorial Day. They were easy, pretty, delicious and flew off the plate! A total success!
These are my favorites to make for school birthdays, only with sprinkles instead of graham crackers. They’re easy and everyone thinks you’re super mom for making them!!
PS…the sprinkles are a nice idea. It’s really decadent, but another fun thing to try are the tiny peanut butter morsels.
Mod Mom Beyond IndieDom recently posted..Blogging Is Not Unlike Indie Music
Adorable! Thanks for the tip! – I will be sharing… :)
Kristen Mae recently posted..Letter to a Twenty-One-Year-Old Slut
I love this simple recipe! I would have to make these in moderation. I have kids who like to help themselves (which is nice to a point) and one child who likes to have her own stock pile of candies and what not in her room.
Thanks for sharing. I’m just might make red white and blue for 4th of july!
Regina recently posted..June Tupperware Sales
Yum! And I have some JUMBO marshmallows left over that are way too big for s’mores. I think that’s exactly what I’ll do with them.
Kimberly recently posted..I’m not running a cockroach hotel
oh jeez. I’m so doing this. like every day.
Thanks for helping my diet. And for being Oliver’s favorite sugar mama ever. I’ll let you know if he ever sleeps again after having these.
best.idea.ever.
xoxo
Alexis
They really do look impressive! 2 thumbs up : )
Life with Kaishon recently posted..“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me… Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” Shel Silverstein
I’m so making these! They involve all of my favorite things: easy as hell, inexpensive, involves ingredients I have on hand. I picture a party where I hand a bucket of these to all the children with the direction to make themselves scarce. Perfect!
Allison @ Motherhood, WTF? recently posted..Why I Need to be Committed
I have said it before and I will say it again… you are brilliant!!!
Jen recently posted..Chicken Omelet
I had high hopes for this recipe, until I got to the “melt chocolate in the microwave” part. Did you know it’s possible to screw up the simple task of melting chocolate in the microwave? It is.
I’m out.
Tanya Doyle recently posted..The Scene of the Crime
Love it. Anything dipped in chocolate – or wrapped in bacon – has my vote!
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Those are the best kind of treats!!! They came out great!
Kelly recently posted..Save Money with Homemade Granola
How fun and easy! Will definitely try this when we have some kiddos over.
Mel recently posted..Raise Your Voice
Those look good, but I have a feeling I’d find a way to screw them up. And I like to bake. Dipping in chocolate is not my thing. But it looks like summer day fun, no heating up the kitchen.
Karen recently posted..The Reality of Summer With Kids
I too am the baker who can’t follow instructions. So I made these for the staff at my daughter’s school for the holiday break last year with crushed peppermint and bagging it with some hot cocoa packets–the DIY peppermint hot chocolate kit was way cheaper than getting them all Starbucks gift cards!
You know what? We, as a society, need to eat more food off sticks.
Or else what are we using our freedom for?
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Tip, don’t color white chocolate. It binds and makes a mess. Buy the candy melts at a craft store like Hobby Lobby or Michael’s.
I’ve made these and they are surprisingly yummy. I love that you can use different colors for different holidays. Oh, and sometimes you can find these HUGE campfire marshmallows at Wal-mart and they make them really cute. Think twice the size of a large marshmallow. I put little bags over the top, tie with a cute ribbon, and take them to school for parties.
Jennifer recently posted..Just Be Happy
sounds yummy
I dont cook… or bake… but I do Microwave!! Im totally thinking I will wow the little ones tonight!
Kerry :) recently posted..… Funday Friday?
Amazing, Jill. If I manage to open a bag of marshmallows, I call that baking.
Leanne Shirtliffe (Ironic Mom) recently posted..WANA Join Me?
This is even easier than buying something store-bought because then I’d have to actually shower and get in the car. We have all this stuff at home – great tip and fun for the little ones to help with! I think my 4-year-old could handle.
Kim at notmymomsblog recently posted..These train stickers would look great here…
I couldn’t help but think of this when reading your post: http://pinterest.com/pin/38632509274045464/
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Those look fun and easy. A sorta s’more, without the campfire!
You should try my 10 minute microwave brownies, easy too!
I’m debating if I should leave link…. I don’t want to be obnoxious, so I’ll just tell you where it is – 3rd post down on the front page :)
Enjoy.
Carolyn recently posted..Eating Right {+Detox Giveaway}
Finally, something I can “cook” and the kids will like it! These are cute, thanks for the help.
Tracy Larson recently posted..What Happens to a Man Shopping at Costco
Really? You had to go and post this. We made ‘em. Put them in the fridge and…Ican’t stop eating the damn things. The kids are done but I apparently never had marshmallows before.
How insanely fun are these? Love!
Galit Breen recently posted..Stretch
You’re speaking my language with these.
Erin I’m Gonna Kill Him recently posted..Everyone Needs a Home Office
I think I might even be able to handle these!
The Mommy Psychologist recently posted..Scattered Thoughts
Those pops are a win-win – as much fun to make as they are to eat. My guys & their friends will love these, and now that it’s summery, they can do ‘em outside, instead of turning my house into a sticky disaster zone.
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Those look great! I have very little talent for baking so I’m always looking for an easy dessert for my kids and for taking to get-togethers. This looks like it would be hit
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I AM impressed! Love the pictures. Those will be all over Pinterest. (I’ll pin them when I’m on the right computer). Seriously though, way to have all those toppings on hand. That might be the most impressive part.
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I have to try these! They look delicious!
By the way, loving the new blog setup!
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That sounds delicious! I love to bake, but if something yummy and easy comes my way, it’s worth a try! Maybe I’ll make them for the BBQ we’re hosting this weekend. Thanks for the idea!
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Well you’re doing better than I am. I’m pregnant and my favourite meal is a jar of peanut butter and a spoon… Mmmmmmmm
Preggo Eggo recently posted..Is That A Tent you are Wearing?
These look delicious- and with the stripey holders you used they are frakkin cute! I think they’d be yummy for a play date and less dangerous than having leftover cookies in the house. (Because I hate to waste stuff not because I’m that bad at baking.)
Lydia recently posted..The kid talks about Noodles
Love this idea! Something simple for the bake-challenged (me) something fun to do for the kids. Works out for both of us… Plus side: Keeps them busy and occupied. Love it!
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OMG, I needed this. I have had those bake pop pans for months and just the idea of making a list and trying to figure out the time to make the round balls of sticky mess is just too much.
I am so going to do this. lol
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So cute! I’m gonna make these for my triplets summer tea party. They are gonna love it! Thanks
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I made these this past weekend for my childrens pool party – they were gone in 5 minutes! All the kids loved them and I even impressed the moms that were there – win/win! :-)
I think you are not a lazy mother. Your marshmallow pops are so amazing. I want to make that one also for my kids.
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I am sure my daughter Shasha would love to eat your marshmallow pop. She loves eating pop.
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