Cotton Candy Marshmallows
Soft, fluffy, and full of nostalgic flavor, these pastel cotton candy marshmallows are easy to make and perfect for gifting, snacking, or topping treats.
Ingredients
- 180 ml cold water
- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 120 ml light corn syrup
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Gel food coloring
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir ½ cup cold water with gelatin. Let it sit and bloom while you make the syrup.
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining ¼ cup water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat without stirring. Cook until the temperature reaches 240°F (115°C).
- Slowly pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin while mixing on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 10–12 minutes until thick, glossy, and tripled in volume.
- Add cotton candy flavoring and a few drops of gel food coloring. For a swirl effect, divide the mixture into two bowls, tint each one, and gently swirl them together in the pan.
- Line a pan with greased parchment paper. Pour in the mixture, smooth the top, and let it sit uncovered at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Combine powdered sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Dust your surface with the mix.
- Lift the marshmallow slab out of the pan. Dust the top, flip it onto the coated surface, and peel off the parchment.
- Cut into pieces using a greased knife or cookie cutters. Toss each marshmallow in the sugar-cornstarch coating to keep them from sticking.