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Homemade Sugar Plum Marshmallows recipe inspired by The Nutcracker and The Sugar Plum Fairy!
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Sugar Plum Marshmallows

Sugar Plum Marshmallows are pink-and-white-layered homemade marshmallows. These no bake treats are perfect for the holidays, Valentine's day, and more!
Prep Time30 minutes
Drying Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: colored marshmallows, homemade Christmas marshmallows, homemade marshmallow recipe, marshmallow Christmas treats
Servings: 16
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Jill

Equipment

  • candy thermometer

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pink food coloring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Directions

  • Using pam cooking spray, spray a 9x9 baking dish and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer, combine the 4 tbsp of gelatin and cold water.
  • Allow to sit while you boil the sugar.
  • In a medium pot, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt over high heat.
  • Once the mixture starts to boil, insert candy thermometer and stir occasionally until the mixture reaches 240 degrees.
  • Turn the mixer on low speed and slowly pour in the hot mixture.
  • Increase the speed to medium and beat for 7-9 minutes until the mixture is white and fluffy.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • Split the marshmallow into two bowls.
  • Mix in a few drops of pink food coloring into one bowl.
  • Pour about 1 1/2 C of white marshmallow into the pan allow to sit for 2 minutes.
  • Pour 1 1/2 C of pink marshmallow onto the top of the white.
  • Repeat steps with remaining marshmallows.
  • Allow to dry overnight.
  • Sprinkle a cutting board with powdered sugar.
  • Flip over the marshmallow onto the cutting board and sprinkle more powdered sugar onto the bottom and sides.
  • Cut the marshmallows into 2 inch squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 49g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.04mg