Soft Fluffy Homemade Marshmallows (Print Version)

Create soft, fluffy homemade marshmallows with simple ingredients. Perfect for snacking, hot chocolate, or gifting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sugar Syrup

01 - 2 cups granulated sugar
02 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

→ Gelatin Mixture

05 - 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (about 0.75 oz)
06 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Finishing & Flavor

07 - 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
09 - 1/2 cup cornstarch

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and dust with a mixture of confectioners sugar and cornstarch. Reserve remaining mixture for coating cut marshmallows.
02 - Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let stand while preparing the syrup.
03 - Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
04 - With mixer on low speed, carefully pour hot syrup into gelatin mixture. Gradually increase to high speed and beat for 10-12 minutes until thick, glossy, and tripled in volume. Add vanilla during the final minute of mixing.
05 - Quickly spread marshmallow mixture evenly into prepared pan using a greased spatula. Smooth the top and dust with additional sugar-cornstarch mixture. Let set uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
06 - Turn marshmallow slab onto a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter dusted in the sugar-cornstarch mixture. Toss each piece in remaining mixture to prevent sticking.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Once you taste these fluffy clouds of perfection, store bought marshmallows will taste like cardboard forever
  • The way they melt into hot chocolate is something you need to experience at least once in your life
02 -
  • A candy thermometer is absolutely not optional here, that temperature makes the difference between perfect marshmallows and a sticky mess
  • The mixture gets incredibly fluffy, so make sure your mixer bowl has plenty of room to expand
03 -
  • Dust your knife with the sugar cornstarch mixture between cuts for cleaner edges
  • If the mixture is too stiff to spread, try greasing your hands and gently pressing it into the pan

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