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Easy Fluffy Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows

Close-up of several large, fluffy homemade marshmallows stacked on a wooden board, heavily dusted with powdered sugar.
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Make soft, fluffy vanilla marshmallows from scratch. This recipe is simple and yields perfect marshmallows for hot cocoa or s’mores.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cold water, divided
  • 1/2 cup unflavored gelatin powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. Mix the powdered sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Dust the prepared pan generously with this mixture.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of the cold water. Let it bloom for 10 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, remaining 1/2 cup water, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring once it boils.
  4. Cook the sugar mixture without stirring until it reaches 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. With the stand mixer running on low speed, slowly and carefully pour the hot sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture.
  6. Increase the mixer speed to high. Beat for 12 to 15 minutes until the mixture is very thick, white, glossy, and holds stiff peaks. Beat in the vanilla extract during the last minute.
  7. Working quickly, pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan. Wet your hands slightly or use a lightly oiled spatula to spread the mixture evenly.
  8. Dust the top generously with the remaining powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture. Let the marshmallows set uncovered at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Once set, turn the marshmallow slab out onto a cutting board dusted with the sugar mixture. Use a sharp, oiled knife or pizza cutter to cut into squares. Toss the cut sides in the remaining dusting mixture to prevent sticking.

Notes

  • For marshmallows that are perfect for s’mores, cut them into larger, thicker squares.
  • If you want to make chocolate marshmallows, reduce the vanilla to 1 teaspoon and add 1/4 cup of sifted unsweetened cocoa powder during the last minute of whipping.
  • If you do not have corn syrup, you can substitute it with an equal amount of liquid glucose or honey, though the texture may change slightly.

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