Description
Cotton candy marshmallows are a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining the fluffy texture of marshmallows with the sweet, nostalgic flavor of cotton candy.
Ingredients
- Cold Water: 3/4 cup
- Unflavored Gelatin: 3 envelopes
- Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
- Light Corn Syrup: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Cotton Candy Flavoring: 1 teaspoon
- Gel Food Coloring: As desired
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup (for dusting)
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin mixture by combining cold water and unflavored gelatin in a medium bowl and letting it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Cook the sugar mixture by combining granulated sugar, light corn syrup, salt, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 240°F (115°C).
- Combine the hot sugar mixture with the bloomed gelatin while mixing with a hand mixer on low speed, then whip on high for 10-15 minutes.
- Add cotton candy flavoring and gel food coloring to the marshmallow mixture and mix well.
- Prepare the baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and dusting it with powdered sugar and cornstarch.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Let the marshmallows set at room temperature for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut the marshmallows into squares and dust them with powdered sugar and cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Serve the cotton candy marshmallows as a sweet treat or use them to top desserts.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Monitor the temperature of the sugar mixture carefully.
- Whip the mixture for the full time to ensure fluffiness.
- Experiment with different flavors and colors.
- Dusting is essential to prevent sticking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Homemade
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cotton candy, marshmallows, homemade, dessert, sweet treat