Description
Delight in these whimsical Mint Snowman Marshmallows, featuring a refreshing mint flavor and festive decoration that’s perfect for holiday treats or fun gatherings. These homemade marshmallows are light, fluffy, and decorated with colorful candy melts and chocolate to create charming snowman faces.
Ingredients
Scale
Marshmallow Base
- 1 tbsp gelatin (1 envelope)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp mint extract
Coating and Decoration
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange candy melts
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over a small amount of cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and spongy.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and about 1/2 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Then bring it to a boil and cook until it reaches about 240°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Mix Gelatin and Sugar Syrup: Remove the sugar syrup from heat and immediately add the bloomed gelatin, stirring until fully dissolved. Add the mint extract and mix well.
- Whip the Marshmallow Mixture: Pour the hot mixture into a stand mixer bowl and whip on high speed for approximately 10-15 minutes, until the mixture triples in size and has a thick, glossy texture.
- Set the Marshmallows: Dust a baking pan or silicone mat generously with powdered sugar. Spread the marshmallow mixture evenly into the pan, smooth the top, and dust more powdered sugar on top. Let it sit uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
- Cut Marshmallows: Once set, use a sharp knife dusted with powdered sugar to cut marshmallows into snowman shapes or desired sizes (approximately 25 pieces).
- Decorate the Snowmen: Melt orange candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals, stirring frequently until smooth. Use a small spoon or piping bag to add nose details to the marshmallows. Melt dark chocolate similarly and pipe eyes, mouth, and buttons to complete the snowman faces.
- Let Decorations Set: Allow the decorated marshmallows to rest until the candy melts and chocolate harden before serving or storing.
Notes
- Ensure the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature for optimal marshmallow texture.
- Use powdered sugar generously to prevent sticking when cutting marshmallows.
- Customize mint extract quantity to taste, but be cautious as it is potent.
- Store marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- Use a silicone mat or parchment paper for easy removal of marshmallows from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 52 kcal
- Sugar: 11.7 g
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
- Fiber: 0.01 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.01 mg
