Homemade marshmallows are what I like to call these fluffy, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth creations. If your throat is itching, grab a marshmallow! The gelatin helps soothe throat pain.

I haven’t been baking lately, but these marshmallows are definitely on my to-do list for this winter. As kids come home from the chilly air, they love hot chocolate and these marshmallows are a great addition to homemade hot chocolate!

What are These Marshmallows Made Out of

Water: As simple as it gets 

Agar-agar: A non-GMO gelatin substitute 

Powdered sugar (aka confectioners sugar): Powdered sugar sweetens things up and helps the recipe come together.

Dry vanilla: Vanilla the flavor. Very important: it must be dry vanilla and not liquid vanilla extract. 

Egg whites: These are a must-have to make this recipe, they are also low-calorie and a strong protein choice.

What do I need to make this recipe?

• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp agar-agar
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp dry vanilla
• 3 egg whites (room temperature)

Directions on How to Make Marshmallows at Home 

1. In an electric mixer, on speed to high, beat together 3 egg whites. Add the vanilla of 1/4 teaspoons. Whip until the mixture forms to soft peaks and fluffy white. 

2. Meanwhile, on the stove, bring to a boil in a medium-size pot 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of agar-agar. 

3. Whisk into the pot 4 cups of powdered sugar, and boil for exactly 6 minutes. Take off the heat and add to the egg whites, with the mixer on low speed, mix together for another 3 minutes.

4. You can shape the marshmallows into any shape you want. I used a pastry bag with a decorating tip.

5. Pipe marshmallow mixture onto two large baking sheets.

6. Let marshmallows stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. For faster results put in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!

Serves 10

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Equipment I Used

Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows are what I like to call these fluffy, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth creations. 

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Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, Russian

Servings 10

Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

• stand mixer
• pot
• whisk
• pastry bag with tip
• Baking sheet

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp agar-agar
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp dry vanilla
• 3 egg whites room temperature

Instructions

 

• In a stand electric mixer, beat together 3 egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon of dry vanilla. Mix until the other ingredients are ready to be added.
  
• On the stove, in a medium size pot add 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of agar-agar. Bring to a boil on medium heat.
  
• Whisk into the pot 4 cups of powdered sugar, boil for exactly 6 minutes. Take off the heat and add to the egg whites, with the mixer still working. Mix together for 3 minutes.
• You can shape the marshmallows into any shape you want. I used a pastry bag with a decorating tip.
• Pipe marshmallow mix onto two large baking sheets.
  
• Let marshmallows stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. For faster results put in the refrigerator.
• Enjoy!
  

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Marshmallows

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 17mg1%

Potassium 15mg0%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Sugar 47g52%

Protein 1g2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword eggs, homemade, marshmallows, powdered sugar, snack, sweet, vanilla

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