Vegan Marshmallows

Vegan marshmallows rely on agar-agar and a candy thermometer; the rest is easy, using basic ingredients that you'll find in your pantry.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¾ cup water
• 2 tablespoons agar-agar powder
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix agar-agar into 1/2 cup of cold water.

Step 2

Bring sugar and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Do not stir once syrup begins to boil. Heat to 238 degrees F (114 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and add the agar-agar. Pour syrup into a glass bowl; let cool briefly.

Step 3

Beat the syrup using an electric mixer until thick and white. Mix in vanilla extract and salt until the marshmallow mixture is combined.

Step 4

Mix 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and cornstarch together; spread over the bottom of a 9-inch baking pan. Pour the marshmallow mixture on top; let stand until firm, at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Cut into square marshmallows using a wet knife. Dust with remaining confectioners' sugar.