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    Home > Recipes > Christmas

    Peppermint Marshmallows

    Published: Dec 9, 2013 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 44 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    peppermint marshmallows

    stack of homemade marshmallows

    These marshmallows have a hint of peppermint and a red swirl across their tops. I just love the idea of candy cane striped marshmallows this time of year, and are surprisingly simple.

    Frank and I are celebrating Christmas here in Bangkok this year, so I won't do quite as much holiday baking as I have in the past.  But making peppermint flavored marshmallows?  That seemed like something worth doing.

    sprinkling powdered sugar over a parchment lined baking dish

    Since it is Secret Recipe Club time, I used Evelyne's Easy Basic Marshmallow recipe, from her blog Cheap Ethnic Eatz, as a starting point.  Inspired by her passion for a variety of ethnic cuisines, Evelyne's blog  lives up to its name.  It's full of great recipes from all over the world.

    swirling red food coloring into marshmallow mixture

    Just as I love fake fall in our tropical wonderland, I love filling our home with all the comforts of the Christmas season.  Our tree is up, the stockings are hung, and, thanks to my friend Kristin's gift of a pine-scented candle, it even smells like Christmas.

    homemade marshmallows in cups of cocoa

    Curling up with a mug of hot cocoa topped with these marshmallows is just icing on the cake.

    More Christmas Baking Ideas

    • Crisp Gingerbread Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Cookie Cups
    • Salted Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
    • Crispy and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Chocolate Mint Pinwheel Cookies
    • Candy Cane Meringues
    • Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms
    • Christmas Tree Meringues
    • Chocolate Candy Cane Truffles
    • Sweet and Salty Snack Mix (great for gift giving!)

    Favorite Tools

    • 9x13 Emile Henri Baker
    • Parchment Paper Sheets
    • KitchenAid Stand Mixer
    • All Clad Saucepan
    • Javelin Pro Instant Thermometer
    • 6-inch Global Knife
    Print Recipe
    5 from 4 votes

    Peppermint Marshmallows

    These marshmallows have a hint of peppermint and a red swirl across their tops. I just love the idea of candy cane striped marshmallows this time of year, and are surprisingly simple.
    Prep Time45 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: Christmas, holiday desserts, homemade dessert, homemade gifts, homemade marshmallow
    Servings: 6
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $4.00

    Equipment

    • 9 x 13 Baking Dish
    • Parchment Paper
    • Stand Mixer
    • Saucepan
    • Sharp Knife

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Powdered Sugar, for dusting, divided
    • 2 ½ tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin
    • ½ cup Cold Water
    • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
    • ¾ cup Corn Syrup
    • ¼ cup Water
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
    • 10 drops Red Food Coloring

    Instructions

    • Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and lightly grease all over with vegetable oil or nonstick spray. Lightly dust with powdered sugar. In the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle gelatin over ½ cup cold water. Set aside.
    • Combine sugar, corn syrup, ¼ cup water, and salt in a small saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil and boil hard, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 240°F (this took me about 20 minutes).
    • Turn the mixer on low and slowly pour the boiling syrup over the gelatin. Increase the speed to high and beat for 12 minutes or until the mixture is no longer expanding in volume. Add peppermint extract beat on high for another minute.
    • Pour the marshmallow into prepared pan. Pat the surface of the marshmallows with slightly damp hands until it is smooth and evenly spread throughout the pan. Randomly drop red food coloring over the surface and drag a sharp knife through the marshmallows to create a swirled pattern.
    • Let mixture sit, uncovered, for at least 12 hours at cool room temperature (or in the refrigerator if you live in a humid place like Bangkok).
    • Remove from pan, dust the marshmallows with powdered sugar and cut into 20-24 equal pieces with scissors or a chef’s knife. Dust each marshmallow with powdered sugar.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three weeks.

    Notes

    Original recipe adapted from Cheap Ethnic Eatz and made with a few tips and tricks from BettyCrocker.com.

    *This post contains affiliate links*

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    Comments

    1. Sweet as Sugar Cookies

      December 09, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      I am on such a homemade marshmallow kick right now. Those look gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Jess

        December 09, 2013 at 1:09 pm

        I have got to make them more often! It's such a fun, and relatively easy, kitchen project! We'll be having delicious hot cocoa all week. 😉

        Reply
    2. Micha @ Cookin' Mimi

      December 09, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      I love peppermint and homemade marshmallows are on my to make list so I'll have to give this variation a try.

      Reply
      • Jess

        December 09, 2013 at 1:09 pm

        Me too, Micha - peppermint is one of my all time favorite flavors.

        Reply
    3. chitchatchomp

      December 09, 2013 at 12:38 pm

      Simply gorgeous photos as usual and I love the idea of making home-made marshmallows!

      Reply
      • Jess

        December 09, 2013 at 1:10 pm

        I'm totally hooked now - I think I'll be trying some other variations too...now that I know it's not as difficult as I once thought. 😉

        Reply
    4. Sawsan@ Chef in disguise

      December 09, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      I have yet to try making marshmallow at home and I know that I am messing out!
      I love the little floating cubes of marshmallow with the pretty red swirls!
      A cup of hot chocolate topped with that and a good book! heaven!

      Reply
    5. sara

      December 09, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      Gorgeous! These are seriously beautiful marshmallows...and they sound really delicious!

      Reply
    6. Claire @ Claire K Creations

      December 09, 2013 at 1:27 pm

      They look wonderful Jess! Strangely I've always been too scared to make marshmallow. It seems so precise. Yours look so pretty though I may just have to give it a go.

      Reply
    7. Ginny

      December 09, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      Oh, Jess! These are just gorgeous! I love how they look almost like Florentine paper! They're the prettiest marshmallow I've ever seen!

      Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    8. Erin @ The Emerging Foodie

      December 09, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      These are absolutely gorgeous! What a fun thing to make. And yay for pine-scented candles! 🙂 Hope you're doing well, Jess!

      Reply
    9. Debra

      December 09, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      I tried to make homemade marshmallows ONCE. It was chaos. You make it look easy so maybe I will try again because yours look beautiful! Great pick for SRC.

      Reply
    10. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      December 09, 2013 at 9:49 pm

      Oh wow Jess impressed by this seasonal twist on the marshmallow recipe. They look so wonderful. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
    11. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings

      December 09, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      These marshmallows look gorgeous!!!

      Reply
    12. sarah k @ the pajama chef

      December 10, 2013 at 12:22 am

      i need to try these! they look incredible 🙂

      Reply
    13. MM

      December 10, 2013 at 1:38 am

      These look SOOO good...like candy! The real question is...." who got to lick the beaters ?" YUM

      Reply
      • Jess

        December 10, 2013 at 9:13 pm

        I think you can guess at the answer to that. I've got two tiny children telling me to lick every beater in sight. 😉

        Reply
    14. Jane, The Heritage Cook

      December 10, 2013 at 1:44 am

      Jess - these are absolutely gorgeous! I love that you showed how to marble the marshmallows. I am a peppermint lover and these are high on my "to make" list!

      Reply
    15. Judit + Corina @WineDineDaily

      December 10, 2013 at 3:47 am

      These marshmallows are so gorgeous like works of art Jess! We need try these soon.
      Enjoy your Holidays in the tropical wonderland:)
      Cheers,
      J+C

      Reply
    16. LeAndra

      December 10, 2013 at 5:54 am

      These look amazing! Beautiful photos, and I love your use of binder clips to keep the parchment in place. Great tip!

      Reply
    17. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.

      December 10, 2013 at 10:28 am

      These are so pretty! Love the swirl!

      Reply
    18. PolaM

      December 10, 2013 at 10:33 am

      Great pick for around Christmas! I bet it tasted delicious!

      Reply
    19. Isabelle @ Crumb

      December 10, 2013 at 10:58 am

      Seriously, Jess, these are GORGEOUS! I love the pretty red swirls across the top... such a beautiful touch to make them extra-special.
      I'm sure it's anything but hot chocolate weather in Bangkok right about now, but hey, Christmas only comes once a year. 🙂 Hope you guys have a great holiday.

      Reply
    20. Monica

      December 10, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      My goodness, these marshmallows are so striking! They caught my eye right away! I just love that bright red color - they are the best Christmas marshmallows ever - great job!! And you make it look so easy. I have to remember this and give it a try when I want to wow someone at Christmas.

      Reply
    21. sally @ sallys baking addiction

      December 10, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Jess I have been wanting to make homemade marshmallows!! And these are perfect. I want one in my peppermint mocha coffee right now. Is that weird? Yum!

      I hope you guys have a wonderful holiday!

      Reply
    22. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker

      December 11, 2013 at 3:02 am

      I love these marshmallows Jess! So festive and totally perfect for the holidays. Pinning this beauty. Have a wonderful week my friend. 🙂

      Reply
    23. Ashley

      December 11, 2013 at 5:16 am

      I love homemade marshmallows - I've been on such a kick lately. My night time indulgence with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. I love the way the swirl came out - it's so pretty and festive!

      Reply
    24. Dina

      December 11, 2013 at 9:02 am

      i'd like these in a cup of hot cocoa now!

      Reply
    25. Layla @ Brunch Time Baker

      December 11, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      These look amazing!

      Reply
    26. Kate | Food Babbles

      December 12, 2013 at 3:21 am

      These are so fun and festive! And your red swirl is perfect. I love peppermint and these are perfect for floating atop a cup of hot cocoa.

      Reply
    27. ela@GrayApron

      December 12, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      I never knew you could make marshmallows...Yours looks festive and fantastic 🙂 ela

      Reply
    28. Taylor @ greens & chocolate

      December 14, 2013 at 4:25 am

      I am loving everything peppermint right now! These would make such pretty gifts on top of a mug of homemade hot cocoa mix!

      Reply
    29. Samuel Jeffery

      December 14, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      Those are literally the tastiest looking marshmallows I've ever seen! I could drink cup after cup of it 🙂

      Reply
    30. Tara

      December 17, 2013 at 3:33 am

      Beautiful photos! I just started making marshmallows. Will definitely have to try this flavor.

      Reply
    31. Jason

      March 10, 2017 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Going to pick up some kosher gelatin and try this recipe shortly! Will let you know how it goes, Jess. 🙂

      Reply

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