This Whimsical $5 Find Is the Perfect Addition to Your Coffee Station
When the weather gets cold, my favorite thing to drink is a good old-fashioned cup of hot cocoa. It warms me up from the inside and is so nostalgic and chocolatey. But I have strict standards for my hot cocoa, and if it’s not topped with marshmallows, it’s not getting a good score from me.
Thankfully, Target has just the gadget for that: an adorable mini marshmallow dispenser that makes it so easy to top your mugs of hot chocolate with pillowy goodness with the touch of a finger.
What Is the Target Marshmallow Dispenser?
You can find this $5 mini marshmallow dispenser in Target’s Bullseye’s Playground section, which are the shelves right by the front of most stores with all of the $1 to $5 finds. To use it, all you have to do is pour mini marshmallows into the top (it has an 18.9-ounce capacity), close the lid, and turn the knob. It has a spot to put your mug below the marshmallow-dispensing spout to avoid spillage. If you do need to wash it, just keep in mind it’s hand-wash only. It fits cups up to 5 inches tall, so many of your standard mugs should work perfectly.
There’s just one caveat: Since it’s in the Bullseye’s Playground section, you can only find this item in stores, so you might want to make your way to Target soon!
If you can’t score one of these cute marshmallow dispensers at your local Target, I found another handy option. You can buy a 3-ounce shaker bottle of tiny Jet-Puffed Vanilla marshmallows on Amazon for less than $2. It has more than 18,000 reviews and a nearly five-star average rating, and will still make dispensing marshmallows way easier than simply grabbing them from a bag with your hands (also more sanitary!). Another perk is that it’s easily portable, so you can top off any hot cocoas you happen to buy while you’re out that are woefully lacking in marshmallows.
Why It’s Perfect for Your Dorm Coffee Station
The Target marshmallow dispenser would be super fun to add to your coffee cart or hot cocoa bar (yep, that’s a thing) in your dorm. If they’re small enough and shelf-stable, you could probably fill it with other toppings (like candy or sprinkles), either for your coffee or hot cocoa. It’s a fun way to make a soothing drink or switch up your daily routine. You can even look in the Target dollar bin section for these cutesy white marshmallow face mugs, which would be just perfect for a cozy cup of hot cocoa.
