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    Home » Type » Desserts » Candy

    Marshmallow Cups

    Published: Oct 3, 2010 · Modified: Apr 17, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 46 Comments

    The first candy recipe I’m sharing with you for my Halloween Candy-Making Event is based on a childhood favorite of mine:  The Mallo Cup!  This retro classic is a cup-shaped candy containing milk chocolate and coconut, with a marshmallow center.  I much prefer dark chocolate over milk, so in my version I used an equal mixture of both instead of just using milk; you can use whatever kind of chocolate you like best.

    Marshmallow Fluff is the one ingredient in this recipe that some people may have trouble finding.  If Fluff isn’t available to you, you might be able to find a good recipe for it online.  Also, I have to say that it bears a strangely close resemblance to meringue.  Check out my recipe for meringue that I used to make Swiss Meringue Buttercream and you’ll see what I mean.  I can’t say for sure because I haven’t tried it, but perhaps meringue (with a little bit of cream of tartar added to keep the consistency smooth) may work as a replacement?  Food for thought.  ;)

    Marshmallow Fluff 

    In my last post, I talk about tempering chocolate.  The beauty of this recipe is that you can add more shredded coconut to the top of the cups, thus covering any exposed chocolate and rendering the tempering process unnecessary (who cares about bloom if you can’t see it right?  ;) ).  Or if you prefer, you can leave the tops bare and temper your chocolate.  Totally your call, they’re equally delicious both ways.

    Marshmallow Cups

    (Yield:  24 cups)

    8 oz dark chocolate*

    8 oz milk chocolate*

    ¼ c unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more for topping if desired

    ½ c Marshmallow Fluff

    Mini muffin tray and mini muffin paper or foil liners (foil liners work much better)

    Line a mini muffin tray with paper liners.  Melt the chocolate (if you want to temper it, see here, otherwise, you can melt it in a microwave or a double boiler).  Combine the melted chocolate with ¼ c coconut.  Place a spoonful of the chocolate/coconut mixture in each prepared well (it should come about ⅓ of the way up the side), then place ½ teaspoon of Fluff on top of the chocolate; top the Fluff with another spoonful of the chocolate/coconut mixture.  Tap the tray against the counter a couple times to smooth out the chocolates, then top each candy with more coconut if desired.  Allow to set completely before serving.

    *For this recipe, I used the complimentary Guittard chocolate I received; thanks again to Guittard for sponsoring my Halloween Candy-Making Event!

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    1. Cindy says

      September 28, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Just think about it......you would have NO reason to not make these for EVERY occasion, just die the coconut whatever color that goes with what you are celebrating😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

      Reply
    2. lynn says

      May 27, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      I finally tried these, Faith. Though I don't love them like I love my Mallo Cups, they were still pretty darned good. Thanks for sharing -- it is fun to try new recipes :)

      Reply
    3. Mimi says

      October 08, 2010 at 6:16 pm

      Dark chocolate sounds like a good match with all that fluff.
      Mimi

      Reply
    4. lynn says

      October 06, 2010 at 8:42 am

      Oh Faith, this is the coolest post ever! I'm so glad I didn't miss it. I LOVED those Mallo Cups as a kid (I still buy one if ever I see them). And though I've made my own peanut butter cups before, never thought to try to recreate the Mallo Cups. This recipe is getting printed out now! I sooo want to make these. Yum.

      Reply
    5. ingrid says

      October 05, 2010 at 5:13 pm

      Looks pretty good, Faith. Plus, I like the idea that you used some dark chocolate. I would go dark & semi-sweet.
      ~ingrid

      Reply
    6. Reeni says

      October 05, 2010 at 4:59 pm

      Your marshmallow cups turned out great Faith! I love the coconut on top. We must be on the same wavelength because I was thinking of making PB cups this weekend!

      Reply
    7. tasteofbeirut says

      October 05, 2010 at 12:48 pm

      I love these candies! How fun to be even thinking about Halloween! I also love marshmallow fluff, used to buy it a lot, especially since it can also be used in middle-eastern pastries to replace the cream that is served with karabeej (pistachios cookies with semolina)

      Reply
    8. Monet says

      October 05, 2010 at 12:33 pm

      I'm making these over the weekend! My husband adores marshmallow, and I know that these cups will be one of his favorite Halloween treats. Thank you for always giving me such great recipe ideas. I'm excited to see what else you come up with this month!

      Reply
    9. Blond Duck says

      October 05, 2010 at 12:18 pm

      I can't wait to see what else you come up with for Halloween!

      Reply
    10. zerrin says

      October 05, 2010 at 11:43 am

      I'm not sure if I can stop eating these once I start. They look yummy!

      Reply
    11. Dawn (HealthySDLiving) says

      October 05, 2010 at 10:53 am

      These looks amaaaaazing!

      Reply
    12. Angie's Recipes says

      October 05, 2010 at 10:33 am

      These look wonderful! And I do love the coconut topping.

      Reply
    13. blackbookkitchendiaries says

      October 05, 2010 at 8:29 am

      these brings back memories for me. they are amaizing. thank you for sharing. great post!

      Reply
    14. marla {family fresh cooking} says

      October 05, 2010 at 7:17 am

      I love that you are doing a candy making event. Your fluff/chocolate candy cups look amazing & are very creative. I too would opt for the dark chocolate. I also like the coconut flake topper. xo

      Reply
    15. Barbara says

      October 05, 2010 at 4:41 am

      Got to be one of my favorites, Faith! I always have a jar of fluff in my pantry. You couldn't have used it to better advantage!! YUM!

      Reply
    16. Von says

      October 05, 2010 at 4:11 am

      Mmm....these look delicious! Definitely my kind of treat! I've never heard of marshmallow fluff before- I love the name =)

      Reply
    17. Anna Johnston says

      October 04, 2010 at 11:06 pm

      So good.., want some :)

      Reply
    18. Emily Z says

      October 04, 2010 at 4:29 pm

      OMG these look soooo good, I am going to have to try this, although the concept of tempering the chocolate kind of scares me a little. BTW go check out my blog, today's entry is a take off of your open-faced omelet!

      Reply
    19. The Southern Cookbook says

      October 04, 2010 at 4:11 pm

      Oh yum! These look amazing! Now I am craving chocolate ;)

      Reply
    20. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      October 04, 2010 at 3:55 pm

      What a great idea Faith! I'm getting so excited about Halloween this year! And I wish we had trick or treating so that I could be one of the lucky people that knocks on your door! :D

      Reply
    21. Raina says

      October 04, 2010 at 3:39 pm

      Great recipe! Mallo cups are my husbands all-time favorite. He will be so excited if I make them for him homemade. Thanks for sharing the recipe:)

      Reply
    22. Louanne says

      October 04, 2010 at 1:28 pm

      Faith, you are a girl after my own heart! These look AMAZING! I have to make these..

      Reply
    23. jen cheung says

      October 04, 2010 at 10:25 am

      yummms! would you like to share some with me? this looks really good and wonderful! I want some :(

      Have a fabulous week!
      jen @ http://www.passion4food.ca

      Reply
    24. Heavenly Housewife says

      October 04, 2010 at 11:03 am

      You know, I've never bought Fluff before. I never really understood what to do with it (the idea of a Fluff sandwich never appealed), but I love what you've done, looks absolutely wonderful.
      *kisses* HH

      Reply
    25. grace says

      October 04, 2010 at 8:03 am

      i won't lie--i've eaten marshmallow fluff from the jar. i make no excuses for my behavior.
      LOVE the coconut on top--these are wonderful!

      Reply
    26. Dana says

      October 04, 2010 at 5:35 am

      I am so jealous... you're hosting a candy making event!?! I can't wait to see more delicious candy recipes like this one... yum!

      Reply
    27. Anh says

      October 04, 2010 at 4:36 am

      omg!! Why don't we have marshmallow fluff in Australia????

      Reply
    28. Nicole, RD says

      October 04, 2010 at 4:10 am

      Oh my gosh, those look amazing! I've never worked with fluff...it intimidates me for some odd reason! These look doable though...definitely planning to make them! Thanks, Faith!!

      Reply
    29. Cara says

      October 04, 2010 at 3:09 am

      They look perfect!
      Very creative idea.
      I love how you have taken something that you love from your childhood and have reinvented it.

      Reply
    30. Joanne says

      October 04, 2010 at 4:15 am

      Mmm I've never made my own candy before but it sounds like so much fun! I love mallo bars as well! I would probably make mine ALL dark chocolate...man that would be perfect.

      I actually have a recipe for marshmallow frosting on my blog that basically tastes almost exactly like fluff! I can send it to you if you want!

      Reply
      • admin says

        October 05, 2010 at 8:08 am

        Joanne, Marshmallow frosting sounds fantastic! I would love your recipe, thank you so much! :)

        Reply
    31. Swathi says

      October 03, 2010 at 8:09 pm

      Faith,
      I need to visit your house. This look awesome.

      Reply
    32. Nutmeg Nanny says

      October 03, 2010 at 8:02 pm

      Ummmm these look amazing! Do you ship? :)

      Reply
    33. Lazaro says

      October 03, 2010 at 7:00 pm

      Faith,

      I think the children in your neighborhood are going to have a fabulous Halloween. My mother would make something similar but not as creative.

      Be well

      Reply
    34. sophia says

      October 03, 2010 at 8:55 pm

      Oh. em. Geeee. SO amazing!!!! Wish I was your neighbor...for the umpteenth time!

      Reply
    35. Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says

      October 03, 2010 at 6:30 pm

      Woo Hoo! I have all of the ingredients for these in my pantry!

      Reply
    36. HPD says

      October 03, 2010 at 4:37 pm

      Do you have an age limit for trick or treaters at your house? Cuz I know one 45 year old who wants to knock at your door.

      Reply
    37. Carolyn Jung says

      October 03, 2010 at 4:29 pm

      I'm ringing your doorbell on Halloween for those treats. Sure beats candy corn any day! ;)

      Reply
    38. 5 Star Foodie says

      October 03, 2010 at 4:14 pm

      These are looking super yummy! Would love to make these treats for Halloween!

      Reply
    39. BeadedTail says

      October 03, 2010 at 11:22 am

      Those look so good! Love the coconut on top!

      Reply
    40. Maria @ Scandifoodie says

      October 03, 2010 at 10:44 am

      They look fantastic! I don't celebrate Halloween, but these would definitely set me on the party mood!

      Reply
    41. Treat and Trick says

      October 03, 2010 at 10:02 am

      Looks beautiful and yum!

      Reply
    42. Krista says

      October 03, 2010 at 9:55 am

      Oh, my! I just added fluff to my grocery list!

      Reply
    43. Louise Mellor says

      October 03, 2010 at 9:52 am

      As if the chocolate from the last post wasn't enough, now marshmallow? those look sinful, I'm sure I couldn't stop at 1.
      Have a great weekend..

      Reply
    44. Rosa says

      October 03, 2010 at 9:50 am

      Delicious!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    45. Katerina says

      October 03, 2010 at 9:15 am

      From what I see here, I suspect that by the end of this event, I will wish to be me in your doorstep during Halloween.

      Reply

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