Soft Pillowy Vanilla Marshmallows (Printable)

Fluffy vanilla marshmallows perfect for hot cocoa and s'mores

# What You Need:

→ Sugar Syrup

01 - 1 cup granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup light corn syrup or glucose syrup
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 1/8 tsp salt

→ Gelatin Mixture

05 - 3 envelopes (7g each) unflavored gelatin powder
06 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Flavoring

07 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Coating

08 - 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
09 - 1/2 cup cornstarch

# Steps:

01 - Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper and dust generously with half of the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch mixture.
02 - In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Let bloom for at least 10 minutes.
03 - In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
04 - Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to a boil without stirring. Using a candy thermometer, cook until 240°F, about 10–12 minutes.
05 - With the mixer on low speed, carefully pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin. Gradually increase speed to high and whip for 8–10 minutes, until white, thick, and tripled in volume.
06 - Add vanilla and mix for another 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
07 - Working quickly, pour marshmallow mixture into prepared pan. Smooth top with a damp spatula.
08 - Dust the top with remaining confectioners' sugar and cornstarch mixture. Let sit uncovered at room temperature for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, until completely set.
09 - Turn marshmallow slab onto a cutting board. Cut into squares with a sharp knife dusted with powdered sugar. Toss marshmallows to coat all sides in the sugar-cornstarch mix.
10 - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Once you make these, the store bought version will taste like cardboard in comparison
  • They transform ordinary hot chocolate into a café worthy drink in seconds
02 -
  • A candy thermometer is non negotiable here, guessing the temperature will result in gooey mess or hard rocks
  • The mixture sets up fast once you stop mixing, work quickly when pouring into the pan
03 -
  • Grease your spatula with oil before smoothing the marshmallow top for perfectly even surfaces
  • Use a pizza cutter dusted in powdered sugar for cleaner, faster cuts than a knife

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