• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Christmas Recipes
  • Recipes
  • Cookbook
  • Baking Challenge
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Work With Me

Sloane's Table

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Christmas Recipes
  • Recipes
  • Cookbook
  • Baking Challenge
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Work With Me
    • Amazon
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Christmas Recipes
    • Recipes
    • Cookbook
    • Baking Challenge
    • Subscribe
    • About
    • Work With Me
    • Amazon
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » No Bake

    Published: Nov 4, 2022 · Modified: Dec 19, 2022 by Sloane · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Homemade Mini Marshmallows

    88 shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe
    5 from 1 vote

    These homemade mini marshmallows are sweet, fluffy, and so delicious in hot chocolate or as s'mores! They're such a fun, easy holiday recipe!

    homemade mini marshmallows in parchment lined tray.

    This homemade marshmallow recipe is surprisingly easy to make. All you need are a handful of ingredients and about half an hour to spare! They set up so soft & fluffy, you'll want to eat them on their own, but I highly recommend adding them to a cup of rich hot chocolate or even sandwiched between graham crackers and chocolate for the ultimate s'mores recipe.

    These mini marshmallows would also make the perfect holiday treat gift! Pair with some hot cocoa mix and give to a friend!

    For more holiday recipes, try Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies, Salted Caramel Christmas Linzer Cookies, Gingerbread Bundt Cake, and Overnight Cinnamon Star Bread.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love these homemade marshmallows
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Baking in Grams
    • Other holiday recipes you'll love
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Why you'll love these homemade marshmallows

    • Soft & Fluffy Texture: The texture of these mini marshmallows are so soft & fluffy, they just melt in your mouth. And you know that half-melted gooeyness when they start dissolving into hot chocolate?! SO good.  
    • Customizable Flavor: The fun part about homemade marshmallows is that you can flavor or color them however you'd like! Add peppermint extract, swirl in melted chocolate, or color with pink food gel! The options are endless. 
    • Quick & Easy Method: This recipe is surprisingly easy! Just a few steps with the stovetop and electric mixer, then pour it all into a pan and set for a few hours. Make them in the morning, and they'll be ready for your nightly hot cocoa 🙂

    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients for homemade marshmallows.
    • Gelatin Powder: You'll need about 1 packet of unflavored gelatin powder.
    • Granulated Sugar: You'll need one cup of granulated sugar. 
    • Light Corn Syrup: I find that light corn syrup is the best liquid sugar for making homemade marshmallows. Others have had success with using agave or honey, so if you'd like to try an alternative to light corn syrup, go ahead, but no promises it'll work! 
    • Vanilla Paste: To get the best vanilla flavor, as well as the beautiful vanilla specks, use vanilla paste!
    • Powdered Sugar: You'll need a little bit of powdered sugar for dusting when the marshmallows are ready to be cut. 

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and individual quantities.

    Step by Step Instructions

    Here are step by step photos and instructions on how to make this homemade mini marshmallow recipe! For the full ingredient list and method, see the recipe card at the end of this post.

    square pan with parchment paper.
    STEP 1
    bloomed gelatin in glass mixing bowl.
    STEP 2

    STEP 1: Prep the pan. Line a square pan with parchment paper. Liberally grease the parchment paper with softened butter, then sprinkle with powdered sugar. 

    STEP 2: Make the marshmallows. Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it in an even layer on top of the water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Heat the sugar, light corn syrup, salt, and water in a small saucepan, and bring to 240 degrees F. While mixing on low speed, slowly pour into the bloomed gelatin, then mix on high speed until thick and cool. 

    marshmallow mixture in square pan.
    STEP 3
    mini marshmallows in white bowl.
    STEP 4

    STEP 3: Let it sit. Pour into the prepared pan and allow to set at room temperature for at least four hours or overnight. 

    STEP 4: Cut and toss. Cut into mini marshmallows, toss in a bowl with some powdered sugar, and enjoy!

    homemade marshmallows in a parchment lined tray.

    Expert Baking Tips

    • Be sure to line and grease your square pan before you start making the marshmallows. If you wait until it's ready to be poured in the pan, it may become far too thick and sticky to properly pour into the pan. 
    • Liberally grease the parchment paper with softened butter. I have had many incidents where my marshmallows have stuck to the paper. 
    • When spreading the marshmallow in the pan, it will need to be coaxed into the corners. It starts to thicken and set quickly, so you'll need to work fast!
    • This recipe can easily be doubled, so if you'd like thicker marshmallows, you can make a double batch in a square pan, or in a 9x13 inch pan for thinner marshmallows.
    homemade mini marshmallows in small tray.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can this recipe be doubled?

    Yes! If you'd like thicker marshmallows, you can make a double batch in a square pan, or in a 9x13 inch pan for thinner marshmallows.

    Can I replace the light corn syrup?

    I find that light corn syrup is the best liquid sugar for making homemade marshmallows. Others have had success with using agave or honey, so if you'd like to try an alternative to light corn syrup, go ahead, but no promises it'll work! 

    Can I add flavoring or food coloring to these marshmallows?

    Yes! The fun part about homemade marshmallows is that you can flavor or color them however you'd like! Add peppermint extract, swirl in melted chocolate, or color with pink food gel! The options are endless. 

    Storage Tips:

    Store these marshmallows in an air-tight container for about 1 week.

    mug of hot chocolate topped with mini marshmallows.
    mini marshmallows in a mug of hot chocolate.

    Baking in Grams

    All of the recipes on this blog are carefully developed with gram measurements so you can easily recreate them in your own kitchen with success. Volume measurements are extremely inaccurate and leave room for significant errors. Not all measuring cups are made equally, so your one cup of flour will be different from my one cup of flour. By providing precise measurements in grams (aside from minor ingredients, which are given in tsp/tbsp), you can make these recipes accurately and with less cleanup! All you need is this kitchen scale. 

    If this still isn't enough to convince you, I have provided volume measurements in the recipe card. If you are interested in understanding the conversions, this is the best conversion chart.

    But trust me, once you try baking in grams you'll never turn back!

    Happy baking! x

    close-up of mini marshmallows.

    Other holiday recipes you'll love

    • gochujang caramel cookies sandwiched with ice cream and stacked on baking sheet.
      Chocolate Gochujang Caramel Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
    • mini chicken pot pies on small white plates.
      Mini Chicken Pot Pies
    • brown sugar chai cake with cream cheese frosting on wooden platter.
      Brown Sugar Chai Cake
    • mini cinnamon rolls with heavy cream in round pan.
      Mini Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream

    If you tried this recipe, I'd love to know how it turned out for you! Leave a star rating & review below and post a picture (or video!) on Instagram and tag me so I can see your bakes! Not ready to make this recipe yet? Click the heart button on the right of your screen to save it for later 🙂

    📖 Recipe

    homemade marshmallows in small tray
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save for LaterSaved!

    Homemade Mini Marshmallows

    These homemade mini marshmallows are sweet, fluffy, and so delicious in hot chocolate or as s'mores! They're such a fun, easy holiday recipe! 
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Servings81 mini marshmallows
    Coursemarshmallows
    CuisineAmerican
    AuthorSloane
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scale
    • Electric Mixer
    • Square Pan

    Ingredients

    • 56 g (¼ cup + ¼ cup) water
    • 8 g (1 packet) unflavored gelatin powder
    • 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
    • 88 g (¼ cup + ½ tbsp) light corn syrup
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla paste
    • powdered sugar for dusting

    Instructions

    • Line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper. Liberally grease the parchment paper with softened butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. 
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the 56g (¼ cup) of water and sprinkle the gelatin on top in an even layer. Set aside to bloom. 
    • In a small saucepan, combine the other 56g (¼ cup) of water, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt.
    • Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves. 
    • Raise the heat to medium-high, and without stirring, bring it to 240 degrees F. 
    • While the mixer is on low speed, slowly drizzle the hot sugar over the gelatin. 
    • Once all of the hot sugar is poured in, increase the mixer speed to high and mix until thick and cool (about 100 degrees F). Add the vanilla paste while it is mixing. 
    • Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared square pan and spread into an even layer.
    • Tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
    • Allow to set at room temperature for at least four hours or overnight. 
    • Once set, turn the marshmallows out onto a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Sprinkle more powdered sugar on top, then cut marshmallows into 1 inch squares, and toss in a bowl of powdered sugar. 
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Be sure to line and grease your square pan before you start making the marshmallows. If you wait until it's ready to be poured in the pan, it may become far too thick and sticky to properly pour into the pan. 
    • Liberally grease the parchment paper with softened butter. I have had many incidents where my marshmallows have stuck to the paper. 
    • When spreading the marshmallow in the pan, it will need to be coaxed into the corners. It starts to thicken and set quickly, so you'll need to work fast!
    • This recipe can easily be doubled, so if you'd like thicker marshmallows, you can make a double batch in a square pan, or in a 9x13 inch pan for thinner marshmallows.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1mini marshmallow | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.002mg
    Tried this recipe?Tag @sloanes.table on Instagram and write a star review below!

    More Satisfying No Bake Desserts

    • salted whisky caramels on dark serving platter.
      Chewy Salted Whisky Caramels
    • strawberry icebox cake with fresh strawberries on top.
      Roasted Strawberry Icebox Cake
    • piece of chocolate mousse pie on plate.
      No Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
    • sugared cranberries in white bowl with rosemary
      5 Ingredient Sugared Cranberries

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    No Comments

    Did you make this recipe? Let me know how it turned out! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    • Amazon
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Mail

    Hi, I'm Sloane! Welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries.

    Learn more about me →

    - as seen in -

    Newsletter

    Want new & exclusive recipes sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to my newsletter!

    Freshly Baked on the Blog

    • gochujang caramel cookies sandwiched with ice cream and stacked on baking sheet.
      Chocolate Gochujang Caramel Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
    • mini chicken pot pies on small white plates.
      Mini Chicken Pot Pies
    • four images of thanksgiving desserts in grid.
      50 Best Thanksgiving Desserts
    • pecan pie brownies stacked on baking sheet.
      Turtle Pecan Pie Brownies
    • piece of lemon chess pie on plate.
      Brûléed Lemon Chess Pie
    • brown sugar chai cake with cream cheese frosting on wooden platter.
      Brown Sugar Chai Cake

    popular recipes

    • slice of chocolate fudge cake on stack of white plates
      Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake
    • small vanilla cake recipe with swiss meringue buttercream cut to reveal interior
      Small Vanilla Cake Recipe
    • chocolate sour cream pound cake slices on white plates
      Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake
    • small batch brownies on parchment paper
      Small Batch Brownies
    • brownie cookies piled on parchment paper
      Fudgy Mocha Brownie Cookies
    • cardamom cinnamon rolls proofed in parchment lined cake pan
      Brown Butter Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls

    Have you tried a recipe? Tell me how it turned out! Leave a star rating & review on the recipe and post a picture (or video!) on Instagram and tag @sloanes.table so I can see your bakes!

    Footer

    Info

    • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Subscribe

    More

    • Recipe Archive
    • Portfolio

    Copyright © 2023 Sloane's Table. All Rights Reserved.