Firecracker Marshmellow Pops

 
 

(Courtesy of Rose Bakes)

These red white and blue marshmallows are dunked in vibrant red and blue sugar that is mixed with Pop Rocks for that surprising crackle. Firecracker marshmallow pops are more than just a sweet treat, they’re a playful, edible homage to fireworks, making them the perfect addition to your festive menu!

Supplies:

  • Honey

  • Corn syrup (add any food coloring you’d like to differentiate layers) 

  • Dish soap (add any food coloring you’d like to differentiate layers)

  • Water (add any food coloring you’d like to differentiate layers)

  • Vegetable oil (add any food coloring you’d like to differentiate layers)

  • Rubbing alcohol (add any food coloring you’d like to differentiate layers)

  • 1 large clear jar or glass 

  • Small clear jars or glasses to mix individual liquids with food coloring

  • Spoon for layering

  • Dropper for rubbing alcohol layer

To Make:

  1. Pour honey into the bottom of the jar (moves slowly - great for observation!)

  2. Slowly pour corn syrup over a spoon to create the next layer

  3. Add colored dish soap the same way.

  4. Pour blue water very slowly over the spoon.

  5. Add oil on top of the water.

  6. Finally, top off with the rubbing alcohol using the dropper. If you pour the alcohol straight in, it’ll probably pick up the other coloring you used in the water and your rainbow will be ruined. The best way to add it was by dropping the alcohol along the side of the container using a dropper.  The key was not “breaking through” the oil layer into the blue water layer beneath it 

  7. Admire your rainbow tower that defies mixing!


The STEAM Learning: Kids learn about density - why some liquids are "heavier" than others and naturally separate into layers. They make predictions about which liquid will go where and observe how different liquids behave.

Extensions: Try dropping small objects (grapes, coins, pasta) through the layers to see where they stop. Add glitter to different layers. Experiment with different liquids.

Age Adaptations: Toddlers can pour and observe. Older kids can measure, predict the order, and understand the science behind why liquids don't mix.

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