From hot chocolate, to Rice Krispie squares, to rocky road bars, to s’mores, marshmallows are a staple in many delicious desserts. They’re ooey, gooey, and delicious, and there are tons of delicious marshmallow recipes that go above and beyond standard campfire desserts. Marshmallows are also extremely easy to make, allowing you to omit things like sugar and corn syrup and create your own flavors for a DIY treat the whole family will love. Check out our favorite marshmallow recipes below!
6 Tips for Making Homemade Marshmallows
While store bought marshmallows are extremely convenient, homemade marshmallows are healthier and surprisingly easy to make. The internet is full of DIY marshmallow recipes, including corn syrup free, sugar free, and gluten free options. There are lots of sugar alternatives you can incorporate into your recipe, and you can infuse your marshmallows with different flavours, making them even more delicious! You can also cut them into different shapes and sizes, which can be a fun baking project to do with your kids.
If you’re interested in making homemade marshmallows, here are some tips and tricks to ensure your finished product is a success!
1. Plan ahead
While homemade marshmallows are fairly easy to make and don’t require a ton of ingredients, they do have to sit for quite a while before they are ready to eat. If you’re using your marshmallows in a recipe, make sure you factor this into your timing. You may want to make them ahead of time to be safe.
2. Invest in the right tools
You will likely already have most of the tools you need to make homemade marshmallows in your kitchen, such as a saucepan, square pan, spatula, cutting board, and a knife, but there are a few other items that will make the process much easier. You’ll need a candy thermometer to measure the temperature of your sugar, a fine mesh sieve for dusting your pan and marshmallows with confectioners sugar, and a mixer with a whisk attachment to beat the marshmallows into a fluffy consistency.
3. Prepare your pan
Make sure you coat your pan with butter or shortening before pouring in your marshmallow mixture and leaving it to set. This will ensure you can easily remove the marshmallows once they are ready. If you don’t have butter or shortening, apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the pan and then line it with parchment paper. I learned the hard way that oil on it’s own will stick to the marshmallows!
4. Confectioners sugar is your friend
Unless you’re making sugar-free marshmallows, applying a little vegetable oil to your knife and then dusting it with confectioners sugar will help you cut your marshmallows without them sticking. You can also sprinkle a little confectioners sugar over top of your marshmallows after they have been cut into your desired shape to make them less sticky.
5. Layer with parchment paper
When storing your homemade marshmallows in a container, you want to keep them separate so they don’t stick together. After you’ve dusted them with confectioners sugar, layer them with parchment paper and then place them in an airtight container.
6. Store at room temperature
Do not put your marshmallows in the fridge or freezer!
6 Homemade Marshmallow Recipes
Before you dig into our favorite marshmallow recipes below, make sure to give these homemade marshmallow recipes a try!
Homemade Marshmallows for Beginners | Sweet Tea + Thyme
Homemade Sugar Free Marshmallows | The Sugar Free Diva
Corn Syrup Free Homemade Marshmallows | Little House Big Alaska
Gluten-Free Homemade Marshmallows | Against All Grain
Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows | Somewhat Simple
Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows | The Kitchen Is My Playground
18 Marshmallow Recipes We Love
From marshmallow brownies, to whoopie pies, to s’mores cookies, these marshmallow recipes will not disappoint!
Fudgy Marshmallow Brownies | i heart naptime
No Bake Rocky Road Bars | Just So Tasty
Marshmallow Popcorn Balls | The Novice Chef
Salted Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars | Pear Tree Kitchen
Marshmallow Butterscotch Blondies | taste & tell
Chocolate Marshmallow Whoopie Pies | Sweetest Menu
No Bake Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie | Together As Family
S’mores Fudge | Simple Joy
Butterscotch Confetti Squares | Art and the Kitchen
OMG Bars | Plays Well with Butter
Fudgy S’mores Brownies | Butter with a Side of Bread
Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars | Dinner Then Dessert
S’mores Cookies | A Cookie Named Desire
No Bake Marshmallow Pie | Two Sisters
Easy S’mores Bars | Little Sweet Baker
Chocolate Caramel Marshmallows | Domestically Blissful
Reese’s Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookie Pie | Oh, Sweet Basil
Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge | That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Whether you’re making homemade marshmallows or using your favorite store bought brand, I hope you enjoy this collection of marshmallow recipes as much as we have!
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