posted by Stacie on December 23, 2013
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Homemade marshmallows are deliciously soft and creamy―delightful in a cup of cocoa. The addition of crushed peppermint makes this recipe perfect for the holidays. They may also be dipped in chocolate for a special addition to a plate of holiday treats.
A cellophane bag of homemade marshmallows tied with ribbon, peeping out of a festive mug, makes a perfect hostess gift.
2. Line the pan with plastic wrap, and lightly oil. (The oiled pan holds the plastic in place, making it easier to oil.)
3. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
4. Put 1/2 cup of cold water into a large mixing bowl (use a stand mixer, if you have one) and sprinkle with the gelatin. Allow to sit for 10 minutes to soften.
5. While the gelatin is softening, bring sugar, Karo syrup, and hot water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. When it begins to boil, stop stirring and let it cook for 2 minutes.
6. Pour the hot syrup slowly over the gelatin while mixing on low speed.
7. Add salt and beat on high until stiff peaks form. Depending on your mixer, this could be from 5 to 10 minutes.
8. Mix in vanilla and all but 1 tablespoon of the crushed candy canes.
9. Spread immediately in prepared pan and sprinkle with reserved crushed candy canes.
10. Allow the marshmallows to set, approximately 3-4 hours.
11. Turn the pan of marshmallows out onto a cutting board dusted with a little of the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture.
12. Cut into strips of desired width, using an oiled knife or pizza cutter. If you use the pizza cutter, try dipping it into the powdered sugar mixture to make it easier to cut. The marshmallows are sticky! You may also use a cookie cutter.
13. Drop a few at a time in the bowl of powdered sugar and cornstarch, and then put them into a strainer.
14. When all of the marshmallows have been cut and dredged, shake the strainer to remove extra powdered sugar.
15. Store in an airtight bag or container.
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I didn’t have a CLUE that you could make marshmallow!! These look amazing and awesome!!
i keep wanting to make marshamallows but i always see candy thermometer and run away. yours are awesome!
Oooooh these look amazing!!!! What a great gift idea that I would gladly receive. 😉
I can’t wait to try this recipe. For some reason I thought marshmallows would be crazy hard to make.
I didn’t realize that homemade marshmallows were so easy! My daughter would love these in her hot chocolate!
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