Easy Homemade Peppermint Marshmallow Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 serving cooking spray
• 6 tablespoons warm water
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1.33 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup light corn syrup, plus
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.75 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
• red food coloring
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with plastic wrap, ensuring enough overhang to cover the marshmallows later. Lightly spray the plastic wrap with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, add the 6 tablespoons of warm water and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface. Allow the gelatin to soften in the water for about 5 minutes.
2. In a tall, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup of water. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Continue to boil for exactly one minute, or until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Carefully pour the hot sugar syrup over the softened gelatin mixture, then add the salt. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on high speed until it significantly increases in volume and forms stiff peaks, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Gently stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
3. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan, then add a few drops of red food coloring. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the food coloring, creating a marbled effect. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and allow the marshmallows to set at room temperature for at least 4 hours. Once set, cut the marshmallows into 18 equal squares using a knife lightly coated with cooking spray. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and powdered sugar. Gently toss the cut marshmallows in the powdered sugar mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Store the finished marshmallows in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 107 kcal
• Sugar Content: 20 g
• Sodium Content: 42 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g