Description
Indulge in the whimsy of homemade cotton candy marshmallows! These fluffy, pastel treats deliver a delightful burst of nostalgia and sweetness, perfect for any celebration or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- Food coloring (pastel shades)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your equipment: Gather mixing bowls, a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, and a greased pan lined with parchment paper.
- 2. Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, combine gelatin with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until spongy.
- 3. Create the sugar syrup: In a saucepan, mix granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat until dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook until it reaches 240°F (115°C).
- 4. Combine everything: Carefully pour the hot syrup into bloomed gelatin while mixing on low speed. Gradually increase speed and whip for about 10 minutes until thick and glossy.
- 5. Add flavor & color: Stir in cotton candy flavoring and food coloring until well incorporated.
- 6. Let them set: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the top, dust lightly with powdered sugar, cover with plastic wrap, and let set at room temperature for about 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg