Best 10 Caramel Icing With Marshmallows Recipes

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Caramel icing with marshmallows is a delightful and delectable topping that can elevate any dessert to new heights. With its rich, buttery flavor, smooth texture, and the delightful chewiness of marshmallows, this icing is sure to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palate. This article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect caramel icing with marshmallows, providing you with a recipe that will yield a luscious and creamy frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other treats. Gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL FROSTING I



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I have had this recipe for over 30 years. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.

Provided by MaryKaye

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, and mix in 3 tablespoons milk and brown sugar. Boil vigorously for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, and beat in 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Cool slightly, and beat in the vanilla and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

CARAMEL ICING



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Yummy and sweet, this is perfect for nut or dark chocolate cakes.

Provided by BumbleBee

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan over low-medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils. Stir in the cream, return to a boil, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Beat in the powdered sugar until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 31.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

MARSHMALLOW ICING



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You'll melt marshmallows in a double boiler on your way to making this great icing recipe and be glad you did it, too.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅓ cup cold water
1 ½ teaspoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Put egg whites, sugar, water and syrup in top of double boiler. Beat until mixed well. Place over rapidly boiling water. Beat constantly with electric beater while it cooks for 7 minutes or until it will stand in peaks when beater is raised. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in marshmallows and vanilla. Beat until they melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 13.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW DELIGHTS



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"Our children like to take these sweet and chewy treats to school to share on their birthday," reports Susan Kerr of Crown Point, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (10 ounces) Rice Krispies
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place cereal in a shallow bowl; set aside. In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, combine the milk, butter and caramels, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat. , With a fork, quickly dip marshmallows into hot mixture; allow excess to drip off. Roll in cereal. Place on a foil-lined pan; chill for 30 minutes. Remove from the pan and refrigerate in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL ICING WITH MARSHMALLOWS



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Caramel icing pairs perfectly with many fruitcakes or those cakes that are lightly sweetened. My grandmother used to whip up this icing decades ago, and it tantalizes the taste buds yet. Beware though, it is quite saccharine, so use sparingly.

Provided by MIMICAKES

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 11m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
½ cup milk, or more as needed
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and bring to a rolling boil. Add brown sugar and marshmallows. Beat until stiff; add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 58.4 mg, Sugar 50.5 g

CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW TREATS



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I created this candy by combining my husband's favorite cookie recipe and my mom's caramel dip. These sweets really appeal to kids...plus, they can help make them!-Tamara Holschen, Anchor Point, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Rice Krispies, coarsely crushed
1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the milk, caramels and butter over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the cinnamon and vanilla., Place Rice Krispies in a shallow bowl. With a toothpick, dip each marshmallow into warm caramel mixture; turn to coat. Press bottoms into Rice Krispies; place treats on prepared pans. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NANA'S CARAMEL ICING



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My great-grandma's favorite chocolate-cake icing. This recipe may take a couple times to perfect but it almost never turns out bad! This icing goes best with chocolate cake!

Provided by Sunshine

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 16m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute and remove caramel mixture from heat.
  • Blend confectioners' sugar into the caramel mixture using an electric mixer until you reach a spreadable consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 41.4 mg, Sugar 36.4 g

CREAMY CARAMEL ICING



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Make and share this Creamy Caramel Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tornadoes three

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup cream
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Scald cream.
  • Beat cream together with butter and set aside.
  • Caramelize sugar and add cream mixture stir until lumps are dissolved.
  • Gradually stir in confectioner's sugar.
  • Beat until creamy.
  • Ice cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803.1, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 197.2, Carbohydrate 133.2, Sugar 130.1, Protein 1.1

CARAMEL ICING



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Make and share this Caramel Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Dessert

Time 7m

Yield 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 teaspoons margarine
6 teaspoons sugar
6 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
10 large marshmallows
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients in medium sauce pan, bring to boil cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in marshmallows.
  • Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.

CARAMEL FROSTING



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Creamy caramel frosting puts the crowning touch on spiced cupcakes and other scrumptious flavors. Our Test Kitchen's recipe is rich with spreadable goodness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
Dash salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. , Increase heat to medium. Do not stir. Cook for 3-6 minutes or until bubbles form in center and syrup turns amber in color. Transfer to a small bowl; cool to room temperature., Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting achieves spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • For a smooth and creamy caramel icing, make sure to use high-quality butter and cream cheese.
  • To achieve the perfect consistency, beat the icing for several minutes until it is light and fluffy.
  • If the icing is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
  • If the icing is too thin, add more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • For a fun and festive twist, add some chopped nuts, sprinkles, or candy pieces to the icing.
  • Caramel icing can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts.
  • Store leftover icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Caramel icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that is perfect for a variety of desserts. With its rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture, caramel icing is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, caramel icing is a great recipe to have in your arsenal. So next time you are looking for a special frosting for your next dessert, give caramel icing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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