Marshmallows have always been on my list of things to make. I love baking, and marshmallows always seem so hard to make. But, now that I’ve made them, It’s surprisingly easy! You guys need to try these for the holidays- they’re perfect to add into your Christmas hot cocoa.

Homemade Marshmallows Recipe (source: Food Network)

• 3 packets unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup ice water, divided
• 12 ounces granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup corn starch
• nonstick spray

Combine 1/2 cup ice water, granulated sugar, salt, and corn syrup in small saucepan. Cover with lid & heat on medium high for 3-4 minutes. While that heats, add remaining ice water and gelatin to mixing bowl. Uncover pot & clip on candy thermometer (I used an infrared one that does not sit in the pot) and cook for 7-8 more minutes until syrup reaches 240 degrees fahrenheit. Immediately remove from heat.

Use whisk attachment & begin whisking while gradually pouring hot syrup into gelatin mixture on low speed. Once syrup is added, increase the speed to high and mix for 10-15 minutes. Add vanilla right before it’s done.

While it’s whipping, mix powdered sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Coat pan with nonstick spray and starch/sugar mixture. Once the marshmallow is done, pour into pan & spread out with nonstick spray coated spatula.

Top the marshmallows with remaining sugar/starch mixture to prevent sticking & let set overnight. Cut into desired shapes, and press cut edges into sugar/starch so they are no longer sticky.

If you guys try out this recipe, don’t forget to tag me in your photos- I’d love to see! Let me know what you want me to make next.