Description
Delightfully festive and refreshing, these Mint Snowman Marshmallows combine the fluffy texture of classic marshmallows with a cool mint flavor. Perfect for holiday treats, hot chocolate toppings, or whimsical gifts, these marshmallows are crafted with gelatin, sugar, and a touch of mint extract, then decorated with dark chocolate and orange candy melts to create charming snowman faces.
Ingredients
Scale
Marshmallow Base
- 1 tbsp gelatin (1 envelope)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp mint extract
Coating and Decoration
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange candy melts
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until fully absorbed and gelatin is bloomed.
- Prepare Sugar Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/4 cup water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil without stirring until the syrup reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Mix Gelatin and Syrup: Pour the hot syrup slowly into the bloomed gelatin while mixing on low speed with a stand mixer. Gradually increase speed to high and whip until the mixture is thick, white, and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add mint extract during this step and mix well.
- Set the Marshmallow: Grease a square pan and dust with powdered sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan evenly. Dust top with more powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Let it sit for at least 6 hours or overnight to set firmly.
- Cut and Shape: Remove the set marshmallow slab onto a powdered sugar-dusted surface. Use a snowman-shaped cookie cutter to cut out marshmallows carefully. Dust cutters with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Decorate the Snowmen: Melt orange candy melts and dark chocolate in separate microwave-safe bowls in 15-second intervals, stirring well until smooth. Use melted orange candy melts for carrot noses and melted dark chocolate for eyes, buttons, and mouth details, applying with a toothpick or fine brush.
Notes
- Ensure your candy thermometer is accurate to avoid under or overcooking the sugar syrup.
- Powdered sugar dusting is essential to prevent marshmallows from sticking during setting and cutting.
- If desired, substitute peppermint extract for mint extract for a stronger flavor.
- Store marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Use gloves when handling the melted chocolate to avoid fingerprints on decorations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 52 kcal
- Sugar: 11.7 g
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
- Fiber: 0.01 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.01 mg
