Best 2 Candy Cane Marshmallows Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delightful combination of peppermint and marshmallow in these Candy Cane Marshmallows. Transform ordinary snacks into a festive holiday treat, creating a magical experience for your taste buds. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with minty flavor, these homemade treats are sure to be a hit at parties, gift exchanges, or as a special addition to your holiday cookie platter. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can whip up these charming confections in no time. Get ready to elevate your dessert game and impress your friends and family with a batch of irresistibly delicious Candy Cane Marshmallows.

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CANDY-CANE MARSHMALLOWS



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Give out homemade treats that are great in hot cocoa -- or straight from the bag. Peppermint marshmallows are easy to make; they get their red swirl from a quick marbleizing technique.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Christmas Recipes

Yield Makes sixteen 2-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
4 packages (1/4 ounce each) unflavored gelatin
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons red food coloring

Steps:

  • Coat an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper. Coat the parchment with cooking spray, and set pan aside. Put sugar, corn syrup, and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring; let mixture come to a boil. Raise heat to medium-high; cook until mixture registers 260 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over 3/4 cup water in a heatproof bowl; let stand 5 minutes to soften. Set the bowl with the gelatin mixture over a pan of simmering water; whisk constantly until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in extract; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites in the bowl of an electricmixer fitted with the whisk attachmentuntil stiff (but not dry) peaks form.Whisk gelatin mixture into sugar mixture;with mixer running, gradually addto egg whites. Mix on high speed untilvery thick, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour mixture into lined pan. Working quickly, drop dots of red food coloring across surface of marshmallow. Using a toothpick, swirl food coloring into marshmallow to create a marbleized effect. Let marshmallow stand, uncovered, at room temperature until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

CANDY CANE MARSHMALLOWS



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Make and share this Candy Cane Marshmallows recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Concrete Gardener

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon corn syrup
4 (1/4 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons red food coloring

Steps:

  • Coat an 8-inch square pan with spray, line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Coat parchment with spray and set pan aside.
  • Put sugar, corn syrup and 3/4 cup water in small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stop stirring, let mix come to a boil.
  • Raise heat to medium high.
  • Cook until mix registers 260 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over 3/4 cup water, let stand 5 minutes.
  • Set bowl over pan of simmering water, whisking constantly until dissolved.
  • Stir in peppermint extract after removed from heat.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Whisk gelatin into sugar mix.
  • Add egg.
  • Mix on high until very thick, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Pour into lined pan and swirl with red food coloring.
  • Let stand overnight and cut into squares.

Tips:

  • Use fresh candy canes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the syrup by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it's ready.
  • Be careful not to overcook the syrup, or the marshmallows will be too hard.
  • If you want softer marshmallows, add more corn syrup.
  • If you want firmer marshmallows, add less corn syrup.
  • For a fun twist, try adding other flavors to the marshmallows, such as peppermint extract, vanilla extract, or chocolate chips.
  • Store the marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Candy cane marshmallows are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these marshmallows a try.

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