PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOWS
•Can you taste it? A big mug of hot, creamy, chocolately cocoa with beautiful homemade peppermint marshmallows melting in…..I’ll wait while you wipe the drool from your keyboard:). I used the same exact marshmallow recipe as I did when making smitten s’mores (which is gluten and corn free) but added peppermint extract and crushed candy canes. I think these make the cutest little gifts! Pack a clear cellophane bag full of peppermint marshmallows tied with a pretty ribbon and a couple pouches of your favorite hot chocolate into a big mug.
Spray a 9 1/2-by-13-inch rimmed baking dish or cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper, with cooking spray, and dust with 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
Place candy canes in a ziptop bag….heart shape is a must!
Crush with a rolling pin on a cutting board. Feel the holiday stress just wash away.
Smash into a fine dust and set aside.
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in the bowl of a mixer. Let stand at least 5 minutes to soften.
Meanwhile, heat sugar and room-temperature water in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
Cook until syrup reaches 238 degrees on a candy thermometer. Don’t get discouraged this will take awhile.
Mix syrup into softened gelatin, and keep mixing on low speed for a few minutes to cool.
Whisk on medium-high speed until soft peaks form- 8 to 10 minutes.
A little longer, not there yet.
There ya go….ready!
Whisk in peppermint extract.
And crushed candy canes.
Pour mixture into baking dish or cookie sheet.
Spread using a spatula.
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Let stand for 1 hour to set.
Cut out marshmallows using your favorite cookie cutters.
Wipe cutters clean between each cut and dip in powdered sugar if needed.
Roll cut sides of the cut marshmallows in powdered sugar to coat. Can be stored in an airtight container in a cool place for 3 days (might have to tumble them in sugar again before packaging, depending on the humidity, the candy canes can seep)♥Enjoy
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Dec 08, 2012 @ 09:02:30
These peppermint marshmallows are awesome for 3 reasons:
1. They’re perty. And Christmas-y.
2. I bet they taste awesome.
3. OMG just the idea of these in a big mug of hot cocoa! MMMMM!
Dec 10, 2012 @ 09:08:46
Kayle- these we’re so fun to make and they are awesome. You know somebody had to drink the cocoa and eat all of the marshmallows used in the pics (me!) I packaged the rest up for gifts, very cute!
Take care
Connie
Dec 08, 2012 @ 12:01:51
super super idea! I was in need of a gift idea for a few friends and this is just the ticket. Looks like peppermint is the flavor of the season this year…between the peppermint bark and these…I’m set!
Was thinking you could just cut these into squares too…otherwise I would be eating all the leftovers from the stars!
Dec 10, 2012 @ 09:15:05
Eva- thanks for stopping by again! You can cut them in any shape you want. These will make super cute gifts! I would love to hear back about how the recipients like them:) my advice would be to make them the day before you give them out, humidity can not be very kind.
Take care
Connie
Dec 12, 2012 @ 06:26:20
Oh my gosh, these are SO pretty! I love the star shapes. I’m not talented or patient enough to make marshmallows – you make it look so easy though!
Dec 12, 2012 @ 17:33:08
Thank you Kristy! They really aren’t that hard, I like this recipe because it’s corn syrup free. I made them to give away as gifts, they package up very cute:) Connie
Dec 12, 2012 @ 07:54:58
I love, love, LOVE homemade marshmallows Connie. They’re the best. And strangest thing is I am planning on making the exact same marshmallows as you’ve made right here. Great minds think alike n’ all. I love the star shapes too. Too cute.
Dec 12, 2012 @ 17:52:53
Great minds are we!! These are fabulous in hot chocolate and make great gifts. Looking forward to seeing your post.
Connie
Dec 15, 2012 @ 22:27:48
Yes, I can TOTALLY taste them in a cup of hot chocolaty goodness! Thank you for sharing them at Wicked Good Wednesdays! Can’t wait to make them!
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Dec 21, 2012 @ 05:39:47
Oh, YUM! I’m drinking hot cocoa with marshmallows as I type, but it would be soooo much better with your homemade peppermint marshmallows in there. They look gorgeous, too!