Desserts & BeveragesEasy 15 min serves 4 Vegetarian-ok

Grilled Marshmallow Skewers

Name: Grilled Marshmallow Skewers
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert & Beverage
Ingredients: mini marshmallows; bamboo skewers (soaked 30 min); toasted white sesame seeds; rice cereal squares (optional, for crunch)

烤棉花糖串 · kǎo mián huā táng chuàn

家庭快手版 · Home version: Family version uses bamboo skewers, real marshmallows (no gelatin substitutes), and optional toasted sesame — no open-flame roasting like campfire style.

My cousin in Tianhe District made these every Mid-Autumn night — she’d thread mini marshmallows onto chopsticks, hold them just above glowing charcoal, and pass them around while telling moon rabbit stories.

Recipe author: HǎoWèi Test Kitchen

Home-cooking research team

Reviewed by HǎoWèi editorial team · Last updated 2026-08-29

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Ingredients

mini marshmallows迷你棉花糖🛒 local200 g
bamboo skewers (soaked 30 min)竹签（清水浸泡30分钟）🛒 local8
toasted white sesame seeds熟白芝麻🛒 local10 g
rice cereal squares (optional, for crunch)米果片（可选，增脆）🛒 local30 g

mini marshmallows: Check label for vegetarian gelatin (agar or tapioca starch) — avoid pork-based versions.

bamboo skewers (soaked 30 min): Soaking prevents burning. Trim sharp ends if needed.

toasted white sesame seeds: Toast in dry pan 2 minutes until golden and fragrant.

rice cereal squares (optional, for crunch): Substitute with puffed rice or crushed cornflakes if unavailable.

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Instructions

1Drain soaked bamboo skewers. Thread 3–4 mini marshmallows onto each, leaving 1 cm space between.
留空隙防粘连
2Preheat grill to low heat (120°C / 250°F). Place skewers on upper rack, away from direct flame.
小火慢烘
3Grill 2–3 minutes per side, rotating gently every 45 seconds, until marshmallows puff and turn pale gold.
勤转动防焦
4Remove skewers. While still hot, roll tops in toasted sesame seeds and rice cereal crumbs.
热时裹料才粘
5Serve immediately — best eaten within 2 minutes while soft and stretchy.
趁热吃才拉丝
🔍 Look for 2 分钟内 · within 2 minutes
Visual: 棉花糖膨大、油亮，轻按有柔软回弹感。Marshmallows are swollen, glossy, and yield softly to gentle pressure.
You know it's right when: 表面光滑，无气泡破裂或塌陷。Surface is smooth, not blistered or deflated.

Tips

· Never leave unattended — marshmallows ignite easily.
· Use oven mitts: skewers get hot even at low heat.
· For adults, add a light sprinkle of five-spice powder before rolling in sesame.

Sources & references

Quantities, technique notes, and substitution ratios are cross-checked against established Chinese cookery references and standard food-science sources.