The weather outside is FRIGHTFUL! Time to curl up with a cozy blanket and a mug of hot chocolate! Let's make it event better and top that hot chocolate with delicious and easy homemade honey marshmallows!
You will need:
- 1-1/4 c water, divided
- 3 Tbsp or 3 pkg gelatin (we used Knox brand)
- 1 c honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp vanilla paste
- cooking spray to grease pan
- corn starch or powdered sugar to dust mallows
Instructions:
- In mixing bowl, combine 3/4 c water and gelatin. Let bloom while cooking honey syrup.
- Combine remaining 1/2 c water, 1 c honey, and salt in medium sauce pan. Bring to boil.
- Continue cooking until temperature reads 240°F on candy thermometer.
- Turn mixer with bloomed gelatin on low. Pour boiling syrup into mixing bowl in a steady stream.
- Slowly rise the speed to high for 4-6 minutes.
- Stop mixture and add vanilla.
- Resume mixing on high for another 3-4 minutes. Mixing bowl should be cool to the touch. Mixture should double in volume, have a glossy appearance and soft peaks.
FOR PIPED MARSHMALLOWS:
- Spoon into piping bag fitted with wide tip.
- Pipe dollops onto greased baking pan.
- Allow to cool up to 4 hours on counter.
- Dust mallows with cornstarch or powdered sugar.
FOR SQUARE MARSHMALLOWS:
- Pour mixture into greased 9x9 pan. Allow to cool up to 4 hours on counter.
- Dust mallows with cornstarch or powdered sugar.
- Oil pizza cutter or knife to cut cooked marshmallows in desired shapes.
Serve with your favorite hot chocolate or other holiday treat. Enjoy!
