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    Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows are a Fluffy Treat

    Published: Oct 16, 2019 · Modified: Jan 4, 2024 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Making Chocolate Marshmallows at home is surprisingly easy. Plus it is fun and tasty too!

    This post is sponsored by Imperial Sugar / Dixie Crystals. I have received promotional items in exchange for this post. All thoughts, opinions and recipes are mine. 

    chocolate marshmallows on a cutting board

    Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows are so much fun to make.

    I think everyone has the same thought when they hear about homemade marshmallows for the first time. "Yes you can make them at home, no it isn't hard."

    But, you do need a good candy thermometer and an electric mixer. Unless you want to whip 8-10 minutes with a handheld egg beater.

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    chocolate marshmallows on a cutting board

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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons Imperial powdered sugar
    • 1 ½ cup Imperial 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.
    • Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 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 degrees.
    • While the sugar is boiling, add remaining water to a mixing bowl and sprinkle on the gelatin.
    • When the sugar mixture reaches 238 degrees, 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.
    • 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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    Comments

    1. Glenda Embree

      October 16, 2019 at 11:22 am

      I bet those are scrumptious! What a great idea!

      Reply
    2. Wendy Klik

      October 16, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      I have never made homemade marshmallows but they sound like fun.

      Reply
    3. Marcelle

      October 16, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      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!

      Reply
    4. Terri Steffes

      October 18, 2019 at 3:16 am

      I’m so eager to try homemade marshmallows. You make them look easy.

      Reply
    5. Amy (Savory Moments)

      December 02, 2019 at 4:35 am

      Oh these look so good and I know my kids would gobble them up! Perfect for hot cocoa season, too!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        December 02, 2019 at 9:13 am

        My son enjoyed them in hot cocoa.

    6. Erin Vasicek

      December 02, 2019 at 5:14 am

      I love homemade marshmallows, they are so much better!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        December 02, 2019 at 9:12 am

        I am officially hooked now!

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