Imagine biting into the freshest fluffiest marshmallow with the perfect spongy texture while the flavor of chocolate hits your tastebuds. This Chocolate Marshmallow recipe will make those dreams a reality.
Perfect for munching on, coating with chocolate for a candy or dropping in your hot cocoa this are an easy way to impress family and friends.
Read on to learn how easy it is to create these chocolate treats at home with basic ingredients.
Marshmallows are so much fun to make. I think everyone has the same thought when they hear about homemade marshmallows for the first time. You can make marshmallows? How hard is it?
Yes you can make them at home. They are so easy, you don't need any special skills or equipment to make them. Well. you do need a good candy thermometer and an electric mixer.
Unless you want to whip 8-10 minutes with a handheld egg beater or whisk.
Ingredients for Chocolate Marshmallows
Basically you are going to need some sugar, sugar, unflavored gelatin and more sugar. Plus chocolate and vanilla extract.
- granulated sugar
- light corn syrup
- unflavored gelatin (find it with the other powdered gelatin, I usually use Knox)
- dark chocolate (I like Ghirardelli, something 75% or higher recommended)
- vanilla extract
- cocoa powder and powdered sugar for coating
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup water (divided use)
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 ounce dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together cocoa powder and powdered sugar.2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, with enough to come up two sides. Sift about ⅓ of the cocoa/sugar mix to coat the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium saucepan add the sugar, corn syrup and ¼ cup of water. Stir to combine. Clip on a candy thermometer and heat without stirring to 238℉.1 ½ cup sugar, ⅔ cup corn syrup, ½ cup water
- While the sugar is boiling, add remaining water to a mixing bowl and sprinkle on the gelatin.2 packets unflavored gelatin
- When the sugar mixture reaches 238℉, turn on the mixer to low and slowly pour in over the gelatin. Beat for 8-10 minutes until fluffy.
- While the marshmallows are fluffing, melt the chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave or over a double boiler.1 ounce dark chocolate, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Add chocolate and vanilla to the marshmallows at the end.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and sprinkle on ½ of the remaining cocoa/sugar mixture. Let sit for 3 hours.
- Lift out the marshmallows using the foil/parchment paper. Cut to desired shape and size. Roll the cut edges in the remaining cocoa/sugar.
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Glenda Embree
I bet those are scrumptious! What a great idea!
Wendy Klik
I have never made homemade marshmallows but they sound like fun.
Marcelle
These look so light and fluffy! I know my kids would like to add these to hot chocolate this winter and double up on their dose of chocolate 🙂 Really nice recipe, Audrey!
Terri Steffes
I’m so eager to try homemade marshmallows. You make them look easy.
Amy (Savory Moments)
Oh these look so good and I know my kids would gobble them up! Perfect for hot cocoa season, too!
Audrey
My son enjoyed them in hot cocoa.
Erin Vasicek
I love homemade marshmallows, they are so much better!
Audrey
I am officially hooked now!