Peppermint Marshmallows

By Jess Smith

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Published Dec 09, 2013•Updated Apr 19, 2022

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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.

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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: 45 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
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Equipment

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

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar, for dusting, divided
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Unflavored Gelatin
  • 1/2 cup Cold Water
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Corn Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp 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 1/2 cup cold water. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 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.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $4.00
Keyword: Christmas, holiday desserts, homemade dessert, homemade gifts, homemade marshmallow
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44 Comments

  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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

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  6. 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

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  7. 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!

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

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