One of my son’s favorite books is The Lorax 
These Truffula Tree Marshmallow Pops would be perfect for any Dr. Seuss fan. They’d even be cute to take to school for Read Across America Day on Monday, which usually coincides with Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Cool, right?
Let’s get started!
Truffula Tree Marshmallow Pops
Ingredients:
Jumbo Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
Large Lollipop Sticks
Shredded Coconut
Liquid Food Colors (Pink, Yellow and Green — I used Neon colors)
Bright Pink Candy Melts
Yellow Candy Melts
Vibrant Green Candy Melts
White, Black, and Yellow Pipe Cleaners
Directions:
Divide the coconut into three ziplock bags. Add a couple of drops of food coloring to each bag — you want one bag each of pink, green and yellow.
Your kiddos will love helping with this part — squish the coconut in the bags to spread the food coloring around. Add in more coloring until the coconut reaches the desired color. Set aside.
Melt the candy melts in large bowls according to package directions. Meanwhile, stick one marshmallow on a lollipop stick for each pop you want to make.
When the candy melts are ready, dip the marshmallows into the bowl until they are fully coated with candy melts. Tap the stick on the side of the bowl a few times to remove excess candy. Sprinkle matching coconut on top of the candy. Place upright in a foam block to allow to harden completely.
Here’s another thing that kids will love helping with — making the “trunks” of the Truffula Trees! Take two pipe cleaners (one yellow or white, and the other black) and wrap them around the lollipop stick for each marshmallow pop in a diagonal pattern.
Display them or eat them, whatever you desire — but have fun!
Does your child have a favorite Dr. Seuss book?
