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October 13th, 2009 
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It has been freezing in Omaha. It seems like we skipped fall and went straight to winter. I don’t know about you, but we have lots of hot chocolate in my house. I saw a recipe for homemade marshmallows in Bon Appetite magazine and had to try it. These would be so much fun to make on the first snowfall of the year – You could start a tradition.
First you pour 1/2 cup cold water into a bowl or heavy duty mixer. Then sprinkle (3) 1/4 ounce packets of unflavored gelatin (found in the jello aisle). Let this sit about 15-30 minutes.
While that is sitting, place 2 cups sugar, 2/3 cups light corn syrup, 1/4 tsp. salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup cold water in a saucepan. Stir over medium low heat until the sugar dissolves. Add a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. I didn’t have a candy thermometer, but I had a meat thermometer. I am sure candy makers would laugh at me, but hey- it still worked! Increase the heat to a boil and DON’T stir!
Let the mixture boil until it reaches 240, about 8 minutes. The middle will start to turn slightly golden.
With a mixer running at slow speed, slowly pour the hot syrup into the gelatin mixture. Be careful, this step is really hot! Gradually increase the speed and beat until the mixture is thick and stiff.
….Like this. It will gradually turn white as well. Keep mixing for a bout 15 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and mix for about 30 seconds longer.
Then, pour the mixture into a lined and sprayed baking pan. (Some people don’t do this step, but I think this is easier cleanup) Make sure to smooth the top down, so you don’t have lopsided marshmallows. Let this stand uncovered for about 4 hours.
I feel like I’m on a cooking show and 4 hours has magically elapsed over commercial break and voila! The marshmallows are ready to cut. I took 1/2 cup potato starch and 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mixed in a separate bowl. I found the potato starch at the local supermarket. I think some people just like to use the powdered sugar. So… I sprinkle some of the sugar mixture on a cutting board to prevent sticking. Then, cut into any shapes you desire. Make sure to spray your knife or cookie cutters with no-stick spray. Finally, you roll the cut marshmallows in the remaining sugar mixture!
You can also roll in cinnamon and sugar instead of the powdered sugar. These are my fav.
Tastes great in hot chocolate!
You can store the marshmallows in an air-tight container for up to two weeks, enough time for plenty of hot chocolate!
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Ok, this is just cool! I have several doubts that I could pull this off, but the idea of homemade marshmallows is awesome!
Mmm, those cinnamon sugar ones look delicious!
I’ve never made my own marshmallows before, but these sound perfect for the upcoming holidays!
Oh I must try this , they look so good !
Oh wow those look yum!
This looks delish,
I need a candy thermometer so I can make some of these
look at you go! amazing job…
I actually did it with a meat thermometor! You could actually do it without a thermometor at all. Let it boil for about 8 minutes and the middle will start to turn a little brown.
I’ve been meaning to make homemade marshmallows for years but haven’t gotten around to it. The idea of cinnamon marshmallows in hot chocolate is just the push I need to finally make it happen!
These look sooooo yummy! I really need to try them!
did they taste the way regular ones taste?
trisha
Mmmmm…these look great! I am going to try this one for sure!
i wish it was cold enough here for cocoa those marshmellows look so good! LOVE the new blog!
Wow! So cool, i have to try this, I’ve always wondered how to make them!
OMG Def. going to try these, they look soo yummy
who would of thought that was even possible looks yummy
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This sounds fantastic! I am posting this on my blog and I will link back to you! Take Care!
Thank you for this recipe. My son loves marshmallows, and I would love to make him some.