We wanted to create something really special for our Frosty Pastel Peppermint Holiday Kids Party. We decided to try making homemade snowflake marshmallows. We were a little hesitant because we had never attempted marshmallows but these marshmallows were not only super easy but by far they are the best marshmallows we have ever had! The kids loved them in their hot cocoa and had so much fun eating them as a treat! Here are the step by step images of how we made them along with the full recipe.
Homemade Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 3 packages unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
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Spray a 9” x 13” baking pan with a non stick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a stand mixer using whisk attachment combine gelatin and ½ cup of water. Mix slightly.
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In a medium saucepan combine corn syrup, sugar, salt and remaining ½ cup water.
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Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. (approximately 3-4 minutes).
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Begin stirring occasionally and cook until mixture reaches 240 degrees using a candy thermometer or approximately 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Slowly pour mixture into stand up mixer with the gelatin. Beat on low to mix. Increase speed to high and whip for approximately 8 minutes, add vanilla. Continue to beat for 2-4 minutes more or until mixture is thick and fluffy.
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Pour into prepared pan and smooth with metal spatula.
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At this point you can leave marshmallows plain or add sprinkles on top.
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Let stand uncovered for a least 3-4 hours or overnight.
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When ready to serve, dust counter with powder sugar. Remove marshmallows from pan and place on dusted counter. Cut into 2” squares using a knife or pizza cutter. Dust all sides of marshmallows with powdered sugar.
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To make cutouts follow directions above to dusted countertop. Choose your favorite cutout. Dip into powdered sugar and cut into marshmallow. Dip sticky side into colored sugar or sprinkles.
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Store in airtight container for up to 2-3 weeks
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