3 Secrets to Heavenly Homemade Marshmallows That Melt in Your Mouth
Make fluffy homemade marshmallows with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 36 marshmallows 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Grease a baking dish and dust with powdered sugar mixture.
- Bloom gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water.
- Cook sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining water to 240°F.
- Beat hot syrup into gelatin mixture until thick and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and beat until glossy.
- Spread in prepared dish and let set for 4 hours.
- Cut into squares and coat with powdered sugar mixture.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate syrup temperature
- Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks
- Add food coloring for colored marshmallows
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg