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Homemade Marshmallows

Learn how to make your own fluffy, delicious marshmallows from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe and step-by-step pictures. Perfect for hot chocolate and s'mores!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 99kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add ½ cup of cool water and 3 (0.25 ounce) packets unflavored gelatin to a small bowl and whisk. Set aside.
    Gelatin powder and water in a bowl.
  • Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, remaining ½ cup of water, and ¼ teaspoon salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally so the sugar doesn't burn or stick to the bottom of the pan. Heat mixture to 240F degrees. I suggest using a candy thermometer.
    A saucepan with the sugar syrup mixture with a candy mixture.
  • Pour the gelatin from the first step into the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment ready to go. Turn the mixer on low and slowly add a steady stream of the hot sugar mixture to the bowl. Continue to whisk for about a minute, or until gelatin starts to dissolve. Over time, increase mixer speed to high so it starts to whip the mixture for about 10-12 minutes until it cools.
    The whisk of a stand mixer with marshmallow filling dripping from it.
  • Once the mixture has cooled down and has become white and glossy in texture, add 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract. Continue to mix for about a minute or so, or until it's fully mixed in.
  • Add a generous amount of powdered sugar to a 9x13-inch baking dish and coat generously.
    A powdered sugar coated baking dish.
  • Transfer marshmallow mixture to the powdered sugar coated dish and use an offset spatula to spread it out evenly. Cover with some more powdered sugar and let set for 8 hours, or overnight.
    Homemade marshmallow filling in a baking dish.
  • Dust your work surface with more powdered sugar when ready to cut treats. Remove the baking dish from the fridge and run a butter knife along the edge of it to loosen the marshmallow filling. Flip the dish onto the sugar covered work surface. Gently tap the dish if you need help getting the filling out.
  • Dust your knife with powdered sugar before cutting the filling into your desired homemade marshmallow sizes. I find cutting lengthwise into 4 strips and then cutting each strip into 6 pieces works best for me.
    A bunch of cut, Homemade Marshmallows on a board.
  • Add more powdered sugar to the work surface or cover your knife with it as needed. I also suggest dusting your cut marshmallows with powdered sugar when storing so they don't stick. Then enjoy!
    A S'more with a Homemade Marshmallow on it.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • This could be done with a handheld electric mixer but it does take time to whip up so hang in there and be patient. 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 39mg | Sugar: 23g
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