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I was at Target a couple days ago and saw these Pina Colada Marshmallows from Kraft Jet-Puffed

My heart skipped a beat. Marshmallows and pina colada in one? These were tailor-made for me and instantly went into my cart.

Bag of Jet-puffed marshmallow pina colada bites

Target has some great finds. Sure, I need that new sports bra color, those new seasonal M & Ms that if I don’t buy them now I’ll never be able to get them again, that new body wash scent. Too many great finds for my wallet to handle. You can relate, I’m sure.

I just made Pina Colada Cookies and wish I would have had the pina colada marshmallows to include. Just means I’ll have to make another batch of cookies. Oh darn.

Stack of Pina Colada Cookies

I haven’t even opened the marshmallows yet and am storing them in a sealed Ziplock in my pantry until I figure out what I’m doing with them.

Bag of Jet-puffed marshmallow pina colada bites

Even in the sealed bag, the strong coconutty, tropical pina scent is ridiculously intense. They are the marshmallow equivalent of Drakkar cologne. Remember that stuff? Strong, potent, intense, you can smell it from a mile away and probably shouldn’t like it but you do. At least when you’re in ninth grade.

I also picked up these little vanilla marshmallow bits. I have a few recipes I’m going to put these into and they’re are also great by the handful in hot chocolate.

Jet-puffed vanilla marshmallow bits

I’m a big fan of the sweet white puffballs in just about any form.

I made Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispies Smores Bars for a friendly little competition.

Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispies Smores Bar stacks

A friend and fellow San Diegan won, but I still had fun including most every item from my baking pantry into the recipe.

Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispies Smores Bars

Other marshmallow recipes:

Deep Dish Double Chocolate Golden Grahams Smores Bars (Vegan & GF options)

Deep Dish Double Chocolate Golden Grahams Smores Bars

White Chocolate Vanilla Marshmallow Cake Bars

White Chocolate Vanilla Marshmallow Cake Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Marshmallow Stuffed Rice Krispie Bars (No Bake)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough & Marshmallow Stuffed Rice Krispie Bars

Marshmallow Peanut Butter Double Chocolate Pillowtop Bars (GF with Vegan options)

Marshmallow Peanut Butter Double Chocolate Pillowtop Bars

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars with Vegan Chocolate Frosting (No Bake)

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars with Vegan Chocolate Frosting

Double Chocolate Caramel Corn & Cocoa Rice Krispies Candy Bars (No-Bake with Vegan & GF options)

Double Chocolate Caramel Corn & Cocoa Rice Krispies Candy Bars

Twinkies (3 ingredients, no added oil or butter)

Twinkies with marshmallows

Do you like marshmallows?

Yes, I love them.

Do you have a favorite marshmallow recipe? Brand? Ever made homemade marshmallows?

Links welcome

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  1. Many thanks for the Cas Cal fermented beverages – they arrived in a cute, insulated lunch box. Love the light, fruity taste!

  2. I saw those and thought of you! I love marshmallows. I always feel like such a kid, but if there is a bag of them around, I’ll just snack on them straight up. The mini ones are especially great. Tiny little puffy balls of sugar!!!

    I’ve never made my own, because honestly, it just seems like too much of a process when I can just buy a bag for 99 cents. Sure the ingredients aren’t all pronouncable, but I don’t eat them that often, so I’m okay with it.

    1. That is so awesome! They look fabulous…wish I could have helped you taste test :)

  3. I’m not a huge marshmallow fan but I’m glad you were able to find this neat treat. To bad you have to make another batch of goodies :-)

  4. What in the world! I will be on the hunt for these next time I go out shopping…

  5. Love marshmallows, my cat loves to chase the mini ones round the house and then eat them. I saw “Jumbo” marshmallows in the store last week that were like 2″ X 3″ !! I’ve always wanted to try making them at home. Pina Colada is one of my favorite flavors so I’ve got to try these!

      1. Yea, we were thinking about getting a bag of the ‘Jumbo’ size for the cat just to see what he’d do with those! :)

  6. Ummm…I think I need to make a Target run, like right now. Those sound awesome! I love anything coconutty. Like you, I can’t go into Target without buying all kinds of random things (so many pretty colors of sports bras!!) I went in for detergent 2 days ago and came out $100 poorer. Ouch.

    1. Omg we could be shopping buddies b/c that’s exactly what happens to me, every.time.

  7. Those are all some delicious looking recipes – both the food and your always amazing photos. :) Love the Mallow Bits!

  8. I haven’t seen these marshmallow, but you can bet I am making a trip to target after work!

  9. marshmallows = little puffy clouds of heaven. i need to try the new pina colada ones for a tropical twist! here an idea Averie…. s’mores w/ white chocolate, pina colada marshmallows, + graham crackers. Holy Yum!

    1. trust me, I have soooo many ideas…more ideas than time on the treadmill if you know what I mean :)

  10. Well… now I wish I had all of those things to eat for my lunch instead of these Brussels… (which are quite delightful, but sweets just sound better now).

    Just the other day I was wondering where they sold those baby marshmallows that are usually in hot chocolate packets. Now I have no excuse to go find some, since I know they are out there. Those PIna Colada mallows are ridiculous, I’m sure. Probably sooooo goood!

    Hope you’re well!

    1. those baby marshmallows that are usually in hot chocolate packets. <-- YES these are the ones. Something wonderful about their crunchiness and nostalgic qualities :) Ive been on a massive brussels kick the past month. In between marshmallows :)

  11. Love that you find the craziest, coolest food flavors like that. I’ve never made marshmallows. I used to love to squish them up as a kid (they get super gooey) and then eat them. I guess they became the consistency of the jarred stuff.

    1. I used to love squishing my food as a kid…I smoosh down an entire brownie or choc chip cookie into a little ball. Two decades later, here I am making desserts balls ‘n bites all the time!

  12. what a fun find! target is a time and money suck for me. Luckily there are none in the state I live in right now though hah!

    1. I go in with a mission and only go once a month or every 6 to 8 weeks so I do stock up when I go and *try* not to get sidetracked and stick to the list!

  13. Pina colada marshmallows have Averie all over them!! And OMG, yes, Drakkar is amazing. I am not crazy about perfumes, they give me a headache if overused, but I love the way men’s colognes smell, especially Drakkar.

    1. I remember going to jr. high dances and you could smell the scent of Drakkar from…3 towns over…it was poured on so thick by the boys back then. What memories LOL