The Baby shark became a bit of a phenomena last year and today we have a fantastic shark theme marshmallow pop treat for your next shark party.
These super cute party shark marshmallow pops are easy to make and would be the highlight as an under the sea party food. So if you're looking for a fun and easy shark party idea then look no further.
Don't forget to enjoy our shark marshmallow pops video below!
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Creative & Thematic: These treats bring the Baby Shark song to life, making them a hit at themed parties.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and steps make preparation fun and stress-free.
- Customizable: Adjust flavors and decorations to suit your party's theme and preferences.
🥚Ingredients
- Giant marshmallows
- Wilton blue candy melts
- Wilton light cocoa candy melts
- Small candy eyes
- Blue lollipop sticks
- Parchment paper
- Decorating bag
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Shark Swap: Use dolphin or fish-shaped gummies if you can’t find shark ones—still swimming in the theme!
- Blue Ocean Bites: Switch blue Jell-O with blueberry yogurt for a creamy “ocean” treat.
- Sweet & Salty: Sub candy seaweed (green licorice) with green-sprinkled pretzel sticks for that crunchy, salty twist!
🔪How to Make These Shark Party Marshmallow Pops
1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat 2 cups of the blue candy melts on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
2. Stick a lollipop stick into the bottom of a marshmallow.
3. Use a spoon to cover the back, top and part of the front of the marshmallow in blue melted chocolate, leaving just a half oval bare on the bottom front of the marshmallow.
4. Stick 2 candy eyes onto the front top of the blue marshmallow.
Set on parchment paper and transfer to the freezer for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
5. Pour a small amount of the blue melted chocolate into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
6. Use the bag to draw 1.5” shark fins onto a piece of parchment paper and transfer to the freezer to harden.
7. Carefully peel the fins off the paper, dip the bottom into the melted blue chocolate and stick onto the top of the shark marshmallow.
8. In a small microwave safe bowl, heat 1 cup of your light cocoa candy melts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted, pour a small amount into a decorating bag and cut a tiny tip off the end of the bag.
9. Use your decorating bag of light cocoa candy melts to draw on zip zag teeth on the bottom white of the marshmallow and a few lines on the sides of the eyes.
10. Let harden and enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use a small cookie scoop to roll the cookie dough into 2" balls for uniform size and even baking.
- Generously frost each cookie to ensure the marshmallow "hammer" adheres well and adds to the fun presentation.
- Customize the frosting color by adding a few drops of gel food coloring to match your party's theme or your kids' favorite colors.
💭 FAQs
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you're making them ahead of time, you can refrigerate them, but let them come to room temp before serving for the best texture!
You totally can! Just use smaller marshmallows and adjust the size of your candy eyes and fins to match. It’ll still be a fin-tastic treat!
You sure can! You can dip them in melted chocolate if that's what you’ve got on hand, but candy melts give that super smooth finish that's perfect for these little sharkies!
You can prep these up to 2 days ahead. Just store them properly, and they’ll stay shark-tastic and fresh for the party!
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve alongside Baby Shark marshmallow pops:
- Goldfish Crackers: Classic, crunchy, and totally on theme with the underwater vibes.
- Blue Jello Cups: Add gummy fish or sharks inside for a wiggly ocean surprise.
- Fruit Kabobs: Thread pineapple, grapes, and strawberries on skewers for a colorful, healthy bite.
🍜 Healthy Snack Options For Kids
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Baby Shark Party Food Idea
Ingredients
- Giant Marshmallows
- Wilton Blue Candy Melts
- Wilton Light Cocoa Candy Melts
- Small Candy Eyes
- Blue Lollipop Sticks
- Parchment Paper
- Decorating Bag
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat 2 cups of the blue candy melts on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
- Stick a lollipop stick into the bottom of a marshmallow.
- Use a spoon to cover the back, top and part of the front of the marshmallow in blue melted chocolate, leaving just a half oval bare on the bottom front of the marshmallow.
- Stick 2 candy eyes onto the front top of the blue marshmallow.
- Set on parchment paper and transfer to the freezer for about 5 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Pour a small amount of the blue melted chocolate into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
- Use the bag to draw 1.5” shark fins onto a piece of parchment paper and transfer to the freezer to harden.
- Carefully peel the fins off the paper, dip the bottom into the melted blue chocolate and stick onto the top of the shark marshmallow.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup of your light cocoa candy melts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Pour a small amount into a decorating bag and cut a tiny tip off the end of the bag.
- Use your decorating bag of light cocoa candy melts to draw on zip zag teeth on the bottom white of the marshmallow and a few lines on the sides of the eyes.
- Let harden and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a small cookie scoop to roll the cookie dough into 2" balls for uniform size and even baking.
- Generously frost each cookie to ensure the marshmallow "hammer" adheres well and adds to the fun presentation.
- Customize the frosting color by adding a few drops of gel food coloring to match your party's theme or your kids' favorite colors.
These super cute Shark marshmallow pops are the ideal treat for shrak week or an ocean themed activity.