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Homemade Holiday Marshmallow Recipe

These fun marshmallows are perfect for the festive season!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Resting time6 hours
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 marshmallows
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 3 packages unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Prepare the baking pan by rubbing a small amount of vegetable oil on the bottom and sides and then sift a GOOD amount of powdered sugar all over the bottom and sides until it’s fully coated, like 1/8th of an inch.
  • In a medium sauce pan attached with a candy thermometer, add in 1/2 cup cold water, 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup light corn syrup.
  • Stir really well, then bring to a boil on high. Stirring often.
  • Bring the sugar mixture to 240 degrees (soft ball on a candy thermometer. Watch very carefully so it’s exactly 240 degrees.
  • Once it reaches 240, turn the heat to low.
  • *This next step has to be done right before you put in the melted, hot sugar mixture, so the gelatin doesn't get clumpy. If it does get clumpy, you'll need to redo it. In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup cold water and 3 packs of gelatin until smooth and pour into an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk on high.
  • Carefully add in the very hot sugar mix into the mixer while it’s whisking.
  • Beat on high for 10 to 15 minutes until thick, but still able to spread. Add in vanilla and salt!
  • Pour the marshmallow mix into the prepared baking pan and smooth with an oiled spatula. You can continue to oil your spatula to spread the marshmallows.
  • Add a nice layer of powdered sugar onto the top and use your hands to push the marshmallows into the pan.
  • Let them sit out, uncovered for 6 to 8 hours!
  • Punk the marshmallow out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Use a little powdered sugar on the cookie cutters to cut the shape. Enjoy!!

Notes

Supplies you'll need:
9 x 13 baking pan
candy thermometer
whisk
mesh strainer
medium sauce pan
small bowl
measuring cups
electric mixer

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 54mg | Sugar: 35g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0mg