Peppermint Marshmallows

This eight-ingredient recipe for homemade marshmallows with a touch of vanilla and peppermint will make your wintertime hot cocoa something special.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 63 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.75 cup water, divided
• 0.66666668653488 cup light corn syrup
• 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap; lightly grease. Grease another piece of aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover the top; set aside.

Step 2

Place 1/2 cup water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; sprinkle gelatin on top of water to soak.

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine white sugar, remaining 1/4 cup water, and corn syrup in a saucepan; bring to a rolling boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour hot sugar mixture into gelatin mixture; beat on high until fluffy and forms stiff peaks, about 12 minutes. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts; beat just until blended.

Step 5

Pour marshmallow mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a greased spatula to smooth top; cover with reserved greased aluminum foil or plastic wrap, greased-side down, pressing down lightly to seal and cover. Set aside for 4 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Combine cornstarch and confectioners' sugar in a shallow dish. Cut the marshmallow into strips, then into 1-inch squares using oiled scissors or an oiled kitchen knife. Lightly dredge marshmallows in cornstarch mixture. Transfer to an airtight container to store.