How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

A fool-proof homemade marshmallow recipe

Keyword marshmallows

Servings 8x8 pan

In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar and corn starch. Spray a 8×8 pan with non-stick cooking spray and lightly dust with some of the powdered sugar and corn starch mixture. Set the rest aside.
Set up a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Pour 1/2 cup water and the 3 packages of gelatin into the bowl and allow that to sit for 10 minutes (don’t mix it).
In the meantime, in a pot over high heat, stir together 1/2 cup water, the sugar, the corn syrup and salt.
Attach your candy thermometer and allow mixture to reach 240 F. Remove from heat. Start your mixture on low and pour the hot sugar water into the mixer as it is running. Be careful! I always use my splash guard for this step.
Once you’ve poured in all the sugar and water, turn the mixer on high and beat until white and fluffy (7-10 minutes).
During the last minute of mixing is when I add my extract of choice. For mint marshmallows I usually add a drop or two of green food coloring too, but that’s totally optional.
Pour the marshmallow batter into your prepared dish, sprinkle with the powder sugar/corn starch mixture, cover, and allow to set overnight. Go around the edge of the pan with a knife and plop the marshmallows out onto a cutting board.
Cut with a pizza cutter or use cookie cutters to create shapes. Then, dip the marshmallows in a little more powdered sugar to prevent them from sticking to each other.