Cinnamon Sugar Marshmallows
Learn how to make homemade cinnamon sugar marshmallows with simple ingredients. Soft, fluffy, and perfect for snacking or hot chocolate!
Equipment
- Equipment
- Stand mixer with whisk attachment
- Candy thermometer
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Sharp knife or kitchen scissors
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons gelatin powder
- 2 cups cold water divided
- 2 cups cane sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- ¼ cup cane sugar
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup of cold water in a stand mixer bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, cane sugar, and sea salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to medium-high and boil until the syrup reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- Slowly pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin while mixing on low speed.
- Increase speed to high and whip for 10-12 minutes until thick and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix for another 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, and cane sugar.
- Grease a 9x13-inch pan and dust lightly with some cinnamon sugar.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle more cinnamon sugar on top.
- Let set at room temperature for 6-8 hours.
- Once set, cut into squares with a greased knife or kitchen scissors.
- Toss each marshmallow in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
Chocolate-Dipped Version: Dip marshmallow squares in melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
Churro Style: Use extra cinnamon in the coating for a stronger churro-like flavor.
Gift Idea: Package these marshmallows in decorative bags with homemade hot chocolate mix.
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