Homemade Marshmallow Bald Eagles

These cute little eagles made with marshmallows, coconut, and chocolate can be served on their own or used as cupcake toppers. A treat not just for Philadelphia Eagles fans - they are a great dessert on patriotic holidays like 4th of July.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
• 12 marshmallows
• 1 (12 ounce) package confectioners' coating (such as Wilton® Candy Melts®)
• 12 mint sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
• 12 whole cashews

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place white confectioners' coating in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Insert a toothpick into the marshmallows and dip them into the melted white chocolate. Then roll in coconut and place on the mint sandwich cookie. Using kitchen shears, cut a slit and place a cashew where the beak should go. Melt the chocolate chips. Using a toothpick, draw a dot with a line over it on each side of the eagle's head for the eyes.