Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows are delicious pillows of sweet, minty goodness. Enjoy them "naked," dipped in chocolate, on a stick or in a cup of hot cocoa.
Ingredients
Gelatin mixture
- 2 1/2 tbsp unflavored gelatin 3 individual packs
- 1/2 cup cold water
Sugar mixture
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Peppermint marshmallows
- 1 tsp peppermint OIL or 2 tsp peppermint EXTRACT
- 8-12 drops green food coloring
Instructions
Gelatin mixture
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Pour cold water into stand mixer. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Allow to soften at least 10 minutes.
Sugar mixture
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Add water, corn syrup, salt, and sugar in medium-sized pot. Make sure to pour sugar into center of pot to avoid sugar crystals from getting on sides of pot.
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Heat over medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes until mixture hits 240 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peppermint marshmallows
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Make an aluminum foil sling inside pan. For thinner marshmallows, use a 9x13 inch pan. For thicker marshmallows, use a 7x11 inch pan. Spray foil with oil spray to avoid sticking.
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Break up gelatin. With mixer on slow speed, slowly pour hot sugar mixture over gelatin.
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Turn mixer to fast and whip for 8 minutes. Mixture will become white, fluffy and shiny. Reduce speed and add color and flavoring.
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Return speed to fast and whip for an additional 2 to 4 minutes.
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Immediately pour marshmallow mixture into prepared pan. Smooth and let cool. As it sets the marshmallow will become firm. Allow to cool at room temperature for 4-6 hours or in freezer for about 1 hour.
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Heavily sprinkle powdered sugar on top of marshmallow. Remove marshmallow from pan. Cut into desired shapes and sizes using warmed metal cookie cutters or a greased chef's knife.
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Store in an airtight container. Will last for weeks in fridge at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
- To make vanilla marshmallows, omit peppermint flavoring. Add 1 tablespoon high-quality vanilla.
- Make marshmallow pops by placing marshmallow on stick. Refrigerate for 1 hour then dip in melted chocolate. Add sprinkles for a fun, festive twist.
- Dip on side of marshmallow in chocolate and add sprinkles for a quick and easy festive treat.
- Add to hot cocoa for a minty twist.
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