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fluffy red-swirled marshmallow squares dusted with powdered sugar piled on a white plate in a wide horizontal shot, a mug of hot cocoa and candy canes beside them, soft bright light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Candy Cane Marshmallows

Marshmallows for the holidays are soft and supple. They are mixed with peppermint and have cheery red swirls running throughout them. Finally, they have powdered sugar dusted on them.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 gelatin packets
  • 1 cup cold water divided
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 0.5 tsp red food coloring
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Bloom the gelatin in half the cold water in a mixer bowl.
  2. Cook sugar, corn syrup, and remaining water to 240F on a candy thermometer.
  3. Slowly pour the hot syrup into the gelatin while beating, then beat in the peppermint extract until thick and fluffy.
  4. Drizzle in the red coloring and swirl, then spread into a powdered-sugar-dusted pan.
  5. Let set 4 hours, then cut into squares and toss in powdered sugar.

Notes

Let them set fully uncovered so the surfaces firm up before cutting.