Description
These festive marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and packed with peppermint flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ⅓ cups water (divided)
- 3 envelopes unflavored, powdered gelatin (about 7 ½ teaspoons)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1–2 teaspoons red food coloring
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar or cornstarch (for rolling)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add ⅔ cup cold water. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let it bloom.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and ⅔ cup water. Stir until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil, swirling the pan occasionally until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat.
- With the stand mixer on low speed, slowly pour the melted sugar mixture into the gelatin mixture. Add peppermint extract and salt.
- Increase speed to high and whip until the mixture is stiff and white, about 10-12 minutes.
- Quickly pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Add droplets of red food coloring to the top and swirl with a toothpick.
- Allow marshmallows to sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours or 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Dust a work surface with powdered sugar or cornstarch. Slice around the edges of the pan, then turn the marshmallow out onto the work surface.
- Cut into at least 16 pieces and roll each marshmallow in powdered sugar or cornstarch on each side.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: marshmallows, candy cane, holiday treats, festive desserts