Marshmallows from Scratch? Your Hot Cocoa will thank you!

I remember the first time I read that Martha Stewart had made her marshmallows from scratch. I thought..GEEZ woman..get a life! I mean you can buy a bag of marshmallows for a $1.50!

But then I saw a recipe for the marshmallows and figured I would give it a shot. At least I could cross that off my bucket list. WOWZA. They were so amazingly easy and yummy! when I swapped out the peppermint extract for the vanilla it took our hot cocoa drinking to a whole new level.

All I have to say is I will never doubt Martha again.

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Marshmallows from Scratch? Your Hot Cocoa will thank you!

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup ice water divided
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract -or- 2 tsp peppermint or coconut extract.
• powdered sugar for dusting

Method

 

1. Generously dust baking sheet or 9 x 13 pan with powdered sugar.
2. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup ice water in mixing bowl.
3. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup water, sugar, corn syrup in medium sauce pan.Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
4. Increase heat and cook until mixture reaches 240 degrees on candy thermometer.
5. Using whisk attachment, with mixer running, slowly add hot sugar mix into gelatin.
6. Beat on high for 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
7. add in extract and whisk for 1 additional minute.
8. Spread marshmallow mix onto prepared pan. Dust with powdered sugar.
9. Let set for 8 hours at room temp.
10. Cut into small squares and toss with powdered sugar until all sides are coated.
11. Enjoy.

And a few years ago I had to introduce myself. I was in a lineup of very educated people. When it came to my turn I simply stated: “My name is Marci Seither and I can make marshmallows from scratch”.There was a moment of applause, proof that learning to make simple things from scratch should never be an underestimated art form.