Monster Mash

5 from 69 votes

Monster Mash is a sweet treat made with marshmallows and mandarin oranges, guaranteed to be a hit at any Halloween party!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Servings: people

Author: Kristin

In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, the mandarins, and the packet contents of the instant gelatin dessert.
8 ounces frozen whipped topping (aka Cool Whip), thawed, 3 ounces orange gelatin dessert (aka Jello), 15 ounces mandarin oranges
Add the mini marshmallows and mix well.
4 cups mini marshmallows
Refrigerate in a covered container about 2 hours or until ready to serve.
When serving, spoon the Monster Mash onto your serving dish, then sprinkle with the mini morsels and reserved mini marshmallows.
¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Many recipes for this type of dessert include crushed pineapple. I omitted it because, in my experience, most kids don't like the texture of the pineapple in this recipe.
Make sure the mandarin oranges are thoroughly drained to avoid excess liquid.
When combining the whipped topping and gelatin, fold the ingredients gently to avoid deflating the whipped topping.
This can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Avoid adding the chocolate chips or any other topping until serving time.
Top the Monster Mash with candy eyeballs for a spooky Halloween touch.
Add some crushed graham crackers or cereal (like Rice Krispies or cornflakes) on top to add some crunch and texture to the creamy mix.
Try swapping the orange gelatin for lime or other flavors to change up the colors and taste for different holiday vibes.

Serve this Monster Mash in a small decorative cauldron for a spooky effect.
Serve in individual plastic cups with googly eyes stuck on the side for everyone to have their own monster.
Garnish with gummy worms, candy corn, or colored sprinkles for even more Halloween-themed fun!