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Easy Homemade Marshmallows

Who's ready for a special kind of recipe? Skip those store bought marshmallows and make the Best Ever Homemade marshmallows. You will not believe how much better they taste and it is actually incredibly easy to make. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 25 people
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water divided
  • 3 envelopes about 2 teaspoons per envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for tossing and coating pan

Instructions

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  1. Coat a square baking dish with powdered sugar
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add ½ cup cold water and sprinkle with gelatin
  3. Set aside while gelatin softens
  4. Place a candy thermometer on the side of a medium saucepan, add ½ cup water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt
  5. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook until thermometer reads 240 degrees F (softball)
  6. Turn the mixer on low and slowly drizzle in hot sugar mixture
  7. When all sugar has been added, turn the mixer to high and beat for 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form
  8. When the marshmallows have reached stiff peaks and the bowl is cooled to room temperature, add the vanilla and mix
  9. Transfer mixture into prepared baking pan and work quickly to spread evenly. The marshmallows will be very sticky, you can wet your fingers to spread if necessary.
  10. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar
  11. Let marshmallows set out overnight
  12. To cut, add a general amount of powdered sugar to a large cookie sheet or cutting board
  13. Loosen marshmallows slightly from the edge of the pan using a sharp knife
  14. Remove marshmallows and place on board with the powdered sugar
  15. Sprinkle marshmallows with additional powdered sugar
  16. Cut into 1-inch squares and toss to coat with additional powdered sugar, if desired
  17. Store in an airtight container for 5-7 days

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Sugar 21g (42%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 25people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Sugar 21g 42%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.