Fluffy Marshmallows
Delight in these homemade fluffy marshmallows that are soft, airy, and perfect for snacking or adding to your favorite hot beverages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 36 marshmallows
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Place gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer along with 1/2 cup cold water to soften.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil without stirring until mixture reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- With mixer on low speed, slowly pour hot syrup into the gelatin mixture.
- Increase mixer speed to high and beat until mixture is very thick, white, and tripled in volume (about 10-15 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract and mix briefly to combine.
- Pour mixture into a greased and powdered sugar–dusted pan, smoothing the top.
- Allow marshmallows to set uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust top with powdered sugar, remove from pan, and cut into desired shapes.
Notes
For an extra twist, lightly toast marshmallows over a flame before serving or incorporate different flavor extracts to customize.
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