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eggnog marshmallows
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Eggnog Marshmallows

Homemade eggnog marshmallows taste just like the holidays! These easy-to-make marshmallows keep their creamy, vanilla-y, lightly spiced flavor thanks to the addition of fresh eggnog. Pair these eggnog marshmallows with holiday hot chocolate, or use a blowtorch to create yummy, winter themed s'mores.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Yield12 squares

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 c warm water
  • 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin (or: vegan gelatin if vegan)
  • 1/2 c honey (or: maple syrup or agave syrup, if vegan)
  • 1/2 c eggnog
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 c cornstarch (for dusting)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, and lightly dust the insides with the cornstarch so the marshmallows won't stick to the paper. Set aside.
  • Fit a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Pour in 1/2 c warm water and the gelatin, stirring them together until the gelatin dissolves.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the honey, eggnog, vanilla, and salt. Stir together briefly, and let the mixture simmer. Clip your candy thermometer to the side of the pot, making sure the bottom is submerged in the liquid so it can accurately read the temperature.
  • Simmer the mixture until it reaches 240 F. You can turn up the heat to medium-high or high if you need to, but do this gradually so that the mixture does not pass 240 F. Immediately remove the pan from heat when this happens.
  • Turn the stand mixer to medium-high, and slowly pour the eggnog mixture into the stand mixer, being careful not to splash it. Beat the mixture for about 10 minutes, until soft peaks begin to form. The mixture will transform from a liquid to a soft, fluffy cloud of goodness.
  • Pour the soft marshmallow fluff into the prepared pan. Spread it to fit the pan using an offset knife or your fingers. I find that it helps to slightly wet your knife or fingers first. Smooth the top.
  • Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
  • Lightly dust the top of the marshmallow with cornstarch, and cut the marshmallows into squares, or use a cookie cutter to make fun shapes!
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Do not store in the fridge, otherwise they will dry out.