Description
Delight your holiday season with Ginger Bread Marshmallows for Christmas, a festive treat that embodies the warm and cozy flavors of gingerbread. These fluffy marshmallows are perfect for topping hot chocolate, making sweet gifts, or enjoying by the fire. Infused with spices like ginger, cinnamon, and allspice, they provide a comforting taste that will elevate any holiday gathering. Whether you’re sharing them with loved ones or savoring them yourself, these marshmallows are a must-try festive delight!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons powdered ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin: Mix gelatin with ½ cup cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5-10 minutes.
- Make the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, spices, and salt. Heat until boiling; cook until it reaches 240°F.
- Combine Gelatin and Syrup: Remove from heat; stir in bloomed gelatin and vanilla until dissolved.
- Whip Mixture: Pour into a stand mixer; beat on low then high speed for 10-15 minutes until fluffy with stiff peaks.
- Spread and Chill: Dust an 8×8 inch baking pan with powdered sugar; pour in mixture and spread evenly. Dust top and let set at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
- Cut and Serve: Dust a surface with powdered sugar; turn out marshmallow slab and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow (20g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg