How To Make Easy Dr. Seuss Truffula Trees Treats
A few simple ingredients and just minutes stand between you and these unbelievably cute (and delicious) Truffula Trees Treats that are PERFECT for any special occasion to celebrate Dr. Seuss or the Lorax!
Dr. Seuss’s imagination created many incredible timeless stories. My kids have enjoyed them just as much as I did when I was young – and still do!
And The Lorax was one of my kids’ favorite Dr. Seuss books – it’s hard to pick just one favorite, right?
To show our appreciation, we love to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday just like students in schools all across the country do. Celebrations include reading his books, dressing in fun costumes, and enjoying themed-snacks and treats.
While many people make green eggs and ham, I wanted to try something different for my kids this year. The result, I’m proud to say, was my 1 Fish 2 Fish Rice Krispy Treats, and today I have another quick and easy recipe for you: Truffula Trees marshmallow treats!
These Truffula Trees treats come in fun vibrant colors and are ready in just a few minutes. They’re the perfect cute individual treat – and party decoration!
DIY Truffula Trees Ingredients Needed
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own Truffula Trees to eat and enjoy!
- Electric or Neon Gel Food Coloring
- Decorative Biodegradable Paper Straws – for the Truffula tree trunks!
- Candy Melts (in every color you want to make)
- Shredded Coconut
- Large Marshmallows
- Small Bowls
- Spoons
- Snack sized reusable zipper bags
- Cake Pop Stand or jars for displaying
How To Make This Truffula Trees Snack Treat
Follow these directions to make these marshmallow treats quickly and easily!
Step 1
Add shredded coconut to small ziplock bags with one drop of gel food coloring and seal the bad. Shake and squeeze the color throughout the bag coating all of the coconut.
Pour into small bowls and let air dry. This colored shredded coconut will give your Truffula Trees treats that fluffy texture!
Step 2
Melt the candy coating according to package directions. While melting the chocolate take care not to burn it.
Step 3
Slide the paper straws into one end of the marshmallows, gently, so you don’t break the straw.
Note: If using lollipop sticks, dip the stick into chocolate first then insert into the marshmallow. Allow about 4- 5 mins for the chocolate to dry.
Step 4
Dip the marshmallows into the chocolate.
Gently shake off the excess.
Step 5
Roll coated marshmallows into the corresponding color coconut shreds. Let air dry for 15-20 mins.
Serve and enjoy your Truffula Trees marshmallow treats!
Important Truffula Trees Marshmallow Recipe Notes
Take care not to burn your candy melts – Most of the time when melting candy melts, I melt them on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat this process, two to three times.
NOTE: Stirring in between is super important because they are melting even when they don’t look like it.
Residual heat can also melt the candy – keep an eye on it when you stir it the last time until it’s smooth.
Truffula Trees Treats FAQs
Here are answers to common questions about this recipe.
The recipe says that it will make 12-15 trees, but you can really make as many as you have the supplies to make. You will definitely have plenty of candy melts leftover.
Any left-over candy melts can be poured into a resealable zipper food storage bag immediately after use.
Lay flat and let the chocolate harden. It can be stored in that Ziplock for reuse. Just melt it like you did originally.
Aren’t these Truffula Trees treats adorable? I LOVE how cute they turned out!
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More Fun and Easy Treats You’ll Love
If you love these cute Truffula Trees treats, I’m confident you’ll love these other ideas too!
- Dr. Seuss Inspired 1 Fish 2 Fish Rice Krispy Treats
- Cat in the Hat DIY Dr. Seuss Hat Snack
- Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
- Mermaid Cheesecake Pops
- S’mores Cake Pops
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Truffula Trees Marshmallow Snacks
A delightfully fun marshmallow snack for kids inspired by Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. These Truffula Trees are quick and easy to make - but might just be too cute to eat!
Ingredients
- Electric or Neon Gel Food Coloring
- Decorative Biodegradable Paper Straws
- Candy Melts (in every color you want to make)
- Shredded Coconut
- Large Marshmallows
- Small Bowls
- Spoons
- Snack sized reusable zipper bags
Instructions
- Add shredded coconut to small ziplock bags with one drop of gel food coloring and seal the bag. Shake and squeeze the color throughout the bag to coat all of the coconut. Pour into small bowls and let air dry.
- Melt the candy coating according to package directions, taking care not to burn it.
- Slide the paper straws into one end of the marshmallows, gently, as to not break the straw.
- If using lollipop sticks, dip the stick into chocolate first then insert it into the marshmallow. Allow about 4- 5 mins for the chocolate to dry.
- Dip the marshmallows into the chocolate. Gently shake off the excess then roll the coated marshmallows into the corresponding color coconut shreds. Let air dry for 15-20 mins
Notes
NOTES:
- Most of the time when I melt candy melts, I melt them on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat, two to three times. Stirring in between is super important to prevent them from scorching.
- Residual heat will also melt the candy when you stir it the last time until smooth.
SUPPLY LINKS (affiliates):
Electric or Neon Gel Food Coloring
Decorative Biodegradable Paper Straws
Candy Melts (in every color you want to make)
Small Bowls
Spoons
OMG! These are so freaking cute.
What a fun idea! The book is so awesome and such a wonderful concept, and it is nice to have a craft to go alongside it.
oh my goodness how cute are these!! My daughter would love these.
I’m obsessed with how these turned out.
totally love this idea!!! even more so because of how much i love both Dr.Seuss and sweet treats..
They remind me of those fluffy pens for teenagers in schools. lol, Great treats for parties though.
LOL! Yes! I thought the same thing, actually when I saw how they turned out. But I love how fun they are!
We are huge fans of the Lorax and my kids love marshmallows! These would make such a fun treat.
Such delicious and easy treats to make for my kids and I am sure they will love it.
These are so cute and they look yummy. My youngest would love to make these.
These look so yummy
That looks really good
These are so fun and so cute! My girls would love these!