17 Dessert Recipes Made Using Marshmallows

The base of these sweet cereal bars calls for a 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows, which helps to bind chocolate puffed rice cereal or flaked corn cereal with dried fruit, chopped chocolate, coconut flakes, nuts, and more.

If the idea of making fudge from scratch intimidates you, try this simple approach, which calls for bittersweet chocolate, three cups of mini marshmallows, sugar, and whole milk.

This recipe combines two treats in one—Rice Krispies bars and S'mores—thanks to a combination of puffed rice cereal, miniature marshmallows, graham crackers, and chopped chocolate.

Finish this classic fall pie by topping the sweet potato filling with large marshmallows, which are arranged in concentric circles and torched until caramelized. The sweet topping is a delicious contrast to the subtly spiced custard.

For the most festive autumnal treat, make this corn on the cob-inspired dessert using a base of popped popcorn, unsalted butter, miniature marshmallows, brown sugar, and chocolate-covered sunflower seeds.

Show off your stars and stripes with this patriotic dessert recipe that calls for mini marshmallows, freeze-dried raspberries, and freeze-dried blueberries.

A simple pie with plenty of campfire flavor, this recipe starts with a graham cracker crust. The filling is made with a combination of melted chocolate, heavy cream, and mini marshmallows; refrigerate until set then top with broiled marshmallows.

Upgrade basic oatmeal cookies with a sweet, chewy, and oh so decadent combination of bittersweet chocolate, chopped pecans, unsweetened shredded coconut, and jumbo marshmallows.

These black and white cupcakes are the ultimate nostalgic treat. The moist chocolate cupcakes are filled with marshmallow creme, then piped with even more of the cream for a topping.

Skip the candy thermometer and complicated process of making fudge with this easy recipe for beginners. It combines evaporated milk, mini marshmallows, bittersweet chocolate, and sugar.

All you need is four ingredients for this quick and easy dessert that uses marshmallows, whole almonds, chocolate, and mini broken pretzel sticks.

Top classic vanilla cupcakes with our go-to buttercream frosting and the most cheerful snowmen made with jumbo marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles for eyes, chocolate-covered candy for the hat, and orange-coated sunflower seeds for a bright nose.

Our indulgent ice cream cake features a homemade marshmallow swirl that is folded into chocolate ice cream along with crumbled chocolate cake and toasted hazelnuts.

No frosting necessary! These chocolate cupcakes are simply finished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar because they hold a sweet surprise. Peanut butter is combined with marshmallow creme for a light and airy mixture that is used to fill the baked cupcakes.

Think of this as an inside-out s'mores bar. Top homemade chocolate bark with coarsely chopped graham crackers and mini marshmallows, then refrigerate until firm.

Give your cup of hot cocoa an extra dose of sweetness with homemade marshmallows cut into the shape of snowflakes. We can't imagine a more festive treat for a snow day.