I'm not a huge marshmallow fan, but I find it hard not to stuff my face with this homemade peppermint variety. Seriously, so yummy. And really, not hard to make! You don't even need a candy thermometer (any recipe that requires a candy thermometer does not get made in my house). As promised, here's our favorite peppermint marshmallow recipe, a perfect companion to the hot chocolate mix for your friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Peppermint Marshmallow Recipe
1/2 c. powdered sugar2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy canes (about 6)
1/8 tsp. salt
*Tip: to crush your candy canes, break them up in large pieces, then seal them in a Zip Loc bag. Put your bag on a sturdy cutting board and use a hammer to smash them into a powder. The finer the powder, the better.
1. Into a small bowl, sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch. Line a 9x13" pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.2. Sift 2 Tbsp. of the powdered sugar mixture into pan and tilt to coat all sides. Leave excess in pan.
3. Place 2/3 c. water in a large bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let soften 5 minutes.
4. In medium, heavy-bottom saucepan, heat sugar, corn syrup, candy cane, and salt over medium heat until completely dissolved (about 7 minutes).
5. Pour into bowl with gelatin mixture and beat on high speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy (10-15 minutes).
6. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Smooth top and dush with powdered sugar mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
7. Lift from pan with foil. With a small, wet cookie cutter, cut shapes and dip sides in sugar mixture. Cut up remaining marshmallows into small, irregular pieces (these are the ones I let my kids and husband eat!). Or, using a wet knife, cut into 6 large squares and dip sides into powdered sugar mixture. Then cut each of those squares into 9 pieces and dip in sugar mixture.
8. Store at room temp, loosely covered.
P.S. Thanks to my dearest Checketts for this recipe--you changed my life when you gave me a bowl of these so many years ago! Miss you!
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50 Responses to “peppermint marshmallow recipe”
I have seriously been thinking of making peppermint marshmallows but I've been too lazy to research a recipe. :) I've made regular marshmallows before using Martha Stewart's recipe (it's nice but not so good for roasting over an open fire).
I love that you cut out shapes! Fun idea!
love this idea, thanks for sharing!
Oh Yum! I'm going to link this over at my place. I love a bit of peppermint taste in hot chocolate and I'm betting this would be just the little bit to do it.
My daughters will really enjoy this as we just happened to watch an episdoe of Iron Chef a night or two ago where they made marshmallows and they thought that was amazing.
Thank you for this luscious recipe! I am on the way to the market this morning to gather the supplies! I think the kids will love to help cut these out when they get home from school this afternoon. Since we had a major cold front last night and are hovering around freezing I know they will want hot cocoa as soon as they come inside! Perfect!! Thank you!
How long do these marshmallows keep?
yum! this might have to be on my list of holiday makes!
oooh yum!
This looks great, might have to try.
Just a tip I make peppermint bark using candy canes, I put them into an electric chopper. It works great, in half the time!!
I love this idea and now you have me thinking about other seasons and holidays as well
OH.MY.GAWD!
Those look amazing! I must make them!
Wow what a great idea I will have to try them..
Yum, yum, YUM! I'll be linking.
I've always wanted to try to make marshmallows from scratch, but I've been terrified of a repeat of the Pate A Choux incident of 03.
This looks very user friendly!
I so want to make these. Thanks for the recipe!
Yum Yum!
These look delicious - I love marshmallows and peppermint as well, so it is sure to be a hit - for ME! Oh, how much gelatin would be in an envelope? I'm in Australia so a measurement would be great. Thanks a lot.
I am so trying this recipe!! I can't wait. What if you dipped them in chocolate fondue?? Yummy!
Please! That is too cute!
I am also wondering how long they keep? As in, how long before Christmas could I make them up?
Thanks!!
Oh, what a great Christmas treat!!
I can't wait to try these! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing ... I've always wanted to try making marshmallows but hate the candy thermometer part. Can't wait to try these!
Wow. These look great. I hope they're as easy to make as you make it seem. I'm a bit of a clutz in the kitchen but I'm really excited to try this out. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you... a bazillion times thank you.
-Lana
Could you use peppermint extract instead of the candy canes?
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I love this blog! What a fun idea!! And I'm so glad that you posted the marshmallow recipe, I've been wanting to find a good homemade marshamllow recipe!
Oh my goodness, this recipe is so yummy! I made it today, and just got done drinking my hot chocolate with the marshmallowy goodness in it! Thanks for sharing! Delicious.
Here are a few answers to questions from all of you:
*These last probably up to a week, but I have noticed that the sugar/constarch dusting gets a little crunchy after a couple of days. So that's a little weird if you're just eating them, but they'd still be perfect in hot chocolate!
*I have not tried using Peppermint extract, but it would probably work (and be a lot easier!). I can't really comment on the amount you'd need, though. Sorry!
*The gelatine envelopes are each .25 oz.
*Dipping them in chocolate fondue? Um, yes please.
Just finished a batch of these. Fabulous!!!!Will certainly be making more. I am also thinking of coating some in dark chocolate.
I am with you on the candy thermometer bit!!! This looks sooo yummy! I love your site by the way, I visit every day. :) Thanks so much for all of your amazing ideas.
I think I'll try these this year. Seems simple enough here!
Thanks & Merry Christmas
That looks sooooooo yummy!
mmm... these look delicious!! i just printed off the recipe and am going to try them out this weekend. thanks for sharing :)
I made these today. They were delicious.
I just made these last night and they turned out great! (I was skeptical at first.) They seriously are so good! I was sooo excited! I want to make more! Also, I found it WAY easier to cut the "left-over" marshmallow stuff with kitchen shears dipped in a cup of water. It went way faster than handling it with a knife. And it certainly helps to have a husband who crushes the candy canes for me and coats the mallows in sugar while I cut!
I think this will be a new family Christmas tradition!! Thanks gals!
Thank you so much for the recipe! I made some and they turned out perfectly! http://baublesandbits.blogspot.com
My friend, Carrie, sent me over here and I love your recipe! What a cute idea.
I really like the way you packaged them as gifts as well. :)
loved that episode... thanks for sharing the recipe. :) i'm gonna make it today!
Found you through Oikology (Carrie's blog) - I think my boys will bow at your feet (but I know all your fans say that)!
What a yummy idea. Have you tried any other flavourings?
Do you think these would be able to be used in a receipe for fondant? I have an idea for a cake at Christmas, and am looking for different flavored marshmallows to make the marshmallow fondant from. Thanks for any ideas!
--Colette
Ohhh how unique! I haven't seen a recipe like this before. Can't wait to try it this holiday season!
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I made these again this year and posted this recipe on my blog, somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. thanks for the recipe. I give this gift to my neighbors.
I made these yesterday and posted them on my blog with a link to you. Thanks for the recipe. They were easy, fun and yummy!
I saw your recipe on someone's blog and had to come over and get it.
Cheri
Delicious AND easy! My kind of recipe! I put it on my blog with a link to your blog for the recipe!
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Thanks!
This looks easy and scrumptious! Thanks for sharing!
Yum! Yes please!
I stumbled upon your blog and tried out this recipe, they are so super yummy. However, I ended up with some chunks of gelatin in them and wondered if anyone had had the same problem? I think maybe I let the gelatin set for too long. Not sure, but they still taste great!
these are so fantastic!shared this post on my blog-
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