Indulge in the delight of soft and fluffy homemade marshmallow bites that bring sweetness to every moment! 🍬✨
Ingredients:
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 2/3 cup light corn syrup
– 1/2 cup water
– 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
– 2 packets unflavored gelatin (about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
– A pinch of salt
Method:
1. Prepare Your Pan: Start by greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish or lining it with parchment paper to make removal easy.
2. Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of cold water with the unflavored gelatin, letting it sit for about 5-10 minutes to soften.
3. Cook the Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, increase the heat until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin along with a pinch of salt.
4. Whip It Good: Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer and beat on high speed for about 10-12 minutes, until thick, glossy, and holding stiff peaks.
5. Add Flavor: Gently fold in the vanilla extract, and if you wish, add a splash of food coloring for a fun twist.
6. Pour and Set: Spoon the mixture into your prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Let it set at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
7. Cut and Dust: Once set, turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board. Dust with powdered sugar, then cut into squares or fun shapes, ensuring you dust the cut sides with more powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Details:
– Prep Time: 15 minutes
– Cook Time: 15 minutes
– Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes setting time)
– Yield: About 36 marshmallow bites
– Category: Dessert
– Cuisine: American
– Method: No-bake
– Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition (per serving, based on 36 servings):
– Serving Size: 1 marshmallow bite
– Calories: 50
– Sugar: 10g
– Sodium: 5mg
– Fat: 0g
– Saturated Fat: 0g
– Unsaturated Fat: 0g
– Trans Fat: 0g
– Carbohydrates: 13g
– Fiber: 0g
– Protein: 0g
– Cholesterol: 0mg
Enjoy these marshmallow bites as a sweet treat for yourself or as a delightful gift for someone special! 🥰🍭 #MarshmallowMagic #SweetTreats #HomemadeGoodness #DessertLovers #FluffyDelight