Description
These homemade heart marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Made with simple ingredients and a heart-shaped cookie cutter, they’re a fun and festive treat!
Ingredients
- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup cold water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray and dust with powdered sugar.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water. Let sit to bloom.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining 1/2 cup water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Place over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and bring to 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- With the mixer on low speed, carefully pour hot syrup into the gelatin. Gradually increase speed to high and beat for 10-12 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Add vanilla and a few drops of food coloring, if using. Mix until incorporated.
- Quickly spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Let sit uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust a cutting board with powdered sugar. Turn marshmallow slab out and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Dust cut edges with more powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Lightly oil your hands or utensils to prevent sticking.
- Store marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- These can be used in hot cocoa or gifted in treat bags.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
