Homemade Marshmallows

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Rich and creamy Homemade Marshmallows shaped like hearts for the ones you love! Like nothing you’ll ever buy at the store!

Prep Time15

Chill3

Total Time3 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade marshmallows, marshmallows

Servings: (2-inch hearts or 100 1-inch squares)

Coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray (glass or ceramic is best.)
In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup cool water. Let soak.
In a small, deep saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup cool water. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar completely dissolves. Raise the heat to high and bring to a rapid boil. Allow to boil, without stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
With the mixer on low speed fitted with the whisk attachment, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the softened gelatin. Increase the speed to high, and whip until the mixture is very thick and fluffy, and has cooled to lukewarm, about 5-10 minutes. Add in the vanilla and beat to incorporate.
Pour the marshmallow mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly using a greased spatula. Sprinkle 1/4 cup powdered sugar over the top, and place in the refrigerator, uncovered, for at least 3 hours (or overnight) before cutting.
Use a greased cookie cutter to make heart shapes and gently separate. Place heart shaped marshmallows in a bowl with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and gently toss to coat them on all sides. Shake off any excess.
Enjoy on their own or in a cup of hot cocoa!

Give them some color. You could add a little food dye to the mixture for color – think blue or pink for a baby shower!

Change the flavor. Add in some peppermint or almond extract for a different flavor.

Make different shapes. Cut into varying shapes and sizes for different holidays or gatherings.