Homemade Marshmallows with Chocolate and Peppermint
Homemade Marshmallows with Chocolate and Peppermint are easy, homemade peppermint marshmallows drizzled with chocolate and topped with peppermint crunch!
My blog does not reflect my home at all right now. There are no Christmas treats lingering, and there’s barely a trace of Christmas left anywhere in the house, except for my poinsettia plant.
That being said, I feel a bit odd posting this Christmas-y post right now, but I can’t wait until next Christmas to share these marshmallows with you. You may actually have leftover candy canes, and it is still hot chocolate season.
These marshmallows in your cocoa are the perfect way to warm up on a cold, winter night. 🙂
This year, I decided to give hot chocolate themed gifts instead of a slurry of cookies, which included a homemade dark chocolate hot cocoa mix, hot cocoa cookies topped with homemade marshmallows, and these Homemade Marshmallows with Chocolate and Peppermint.
See my post How to Make Marshmallows for more info!
I’d been dying to make homemade marshmallows for the longest time, and I loved the idea of drizzling them with chocolate and peppermint.
Can you imagine what they’re like in hot cocoa when the chocolate and peppermint melt into the cocoa? Yes…it’s heavenly!
Clearly I made up for lost time in the chocolate peppermint department once I got on break from school, as I made a batch of Peppermint Bark, Peppermint Brownies, and these marshmallows within two days of one another.
Chocolate and peppermint is one of the flavor combinations that I look forward to the most in the winter, so I’ve definitely had my fill now. 🙂
Getting back to these marshmallows now…it’s completely worth the time making your own. It’s nice knowing exactly what ingredients are going into them, which is basically sugar on top of sugar with sugar on top, but there’s no chemicals or preservatives.
Are they health food? Of course not, but they are gluten-free and not full of preservatives! Making your own marshmallows can be a sticky situation for sure, but that means you get to lick you fingers, and I know you’re going to want to.
Besides…marshmallows are just fun, plain and simple. 🙂
Ways to use this recipe:
Single Serving Dairy Free Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 1 cup water divided
- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil may substitute with butter or another type of oil
- Crushed candy canes or Peppermint Crunch
Instructions
- Line a 13×9″ pan or large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, cutting from each of the four corners of the paper down to the bottom corner of the pan so that the paper lays flat. Sift 3 tablespoons or so of powdered sugar over the parchment paper.
- Place 1/2 cup of the water and gelatin into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whisk until combined. Allow to soften 15 minutes.
- In a 2 quart saucepan, place the granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt and remaining 1/2 cup water over medium low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and boil for 2 minutes. Remove the lid, increase the heat to high, and boil without stirring until the mixture reaches a temperature of 240 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
- Turn the mixer on low, and pour the hot syrup slowly into the gelatin mixture. Gradually increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture has tripled in volume and is thick and stiff, about 10 minutes. Add the peppermint extract during the last minute of mixing time.
- Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread as evenly as possible. Sprinkle with 3 more tablespoons of sifted powdered sugar, and let stand uncovered for 8-12 hours.
- Remove from the pan, and cut the marshmallows using a very sharp knife. Toss into sifted powdered sugar until coated, then shake off the excess. Place the marshmallows on waxed paper or parchment in a single layer.
- Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a heat proof bowl and stir to combine. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. If the chocolate hasn’t completely melted, microwave for 30 seconds more and stir once again.
- Drizzle the marshmallows with the chocolate and sprinkle the peppermint crunch over the top. Allow to stand at room temperature until set.
- Store the marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks. Layer between sheets of waxed paper or parchment to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
37 Comments on “Homemade Marshmallows with Chocolate and Peppermint”
I just threw out my wreath today –so no worries about posting this Christmas-y recipe after the holidays. 🙂 Looks so yummy and delicious. And I love the idea of using homemade marshmallows with chocolate + peppermint in hot cocoas. YUM! 🙂
Thanks, Anne! I still have a poinsettia and mini tree that won’t die. ha
It’s definitely still hot chocolate season and these marshmallows would be perfect with some. So pretty!
Thank you, Christin! I sure wish I had some left.
I have never made homemade marshmallows before. They look like fun! -and I still have leftover candy canes to use!!!
They really are fun to make AND eat. Thanks, Renee!
Thank you, Layla! Hot cocoa and a blanket sounds fantastic right now. 🙂
Thank you, Consuelo! Sounds like you can really enjoy these during your extra long Christmas season. 🙂
I have always wanted to make homemade marshmallows, I have no clue why I haven’t yet…just lazy I guess. 😉 They look wonderful…and they are perfect anytime of the year!! I order peppermint mochas at Starbucks year round!
I finally got around to it and I’m so glad I did, Lisa. I think I waited so long because I’ve always steered clear of things that required a candy thermometer before. I’m over that now, and I can’t wait to experiment with new flavors. Peppermint mochas at Starbucks are the best, too. Thanks, Lisa!
I LOVE homemade marshmallows – and I’ve always wanted to do the dipping them in chocolate part! These look pretty awesome Marcie!
We still haven’t taken down our Christmas decorations inside yet (no time). And it is definitely hot chocolate season so these are perfect to share now!
Thanks, Ashley! I’ve had marshmallows on my bucket list for so long and I’m glad I finally did it — now I’m hooked! I can’t wait to experiment with new flavors. Have a great Sunday! 🙂
i’d like some of these for my hot cocoa now!
These simply look FANTASTIC !!
Such great treats
Thank you, Winnie! I hope you get to try them. 🙂
Love how pretty your homemade marshmallows look! Hehe, we still have a ton of Christmas treats and candy canes left over and I am always in the mood for peppermint and hot cocoa so throwing some of these marshmallows in my mug sound perfect! Thanks for sharing and hope you have a great weekend Marcie!
Thank you, Kelly! I made these marshmallows more for others and ended up stockpiling some for the kids (and myself). ha Of course they’re great with no chocolate and peppermint, too. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Oh my gosh – could these marshmallows be any cuter? Swoon! I’ve never made homemade marshmallows before, but these definitely make me want to. These are on my must make list. Pinning!
I’d never had anything other than Jet Puffed before, and I’m so glad I finally tried homemade! I can’t wait to make more. Thanks, Kristi, and have a great weekend!
I make these every year for Christmas and love them. There is nothing like a homemade marshmallow dipped in chocolate and thrown into a cup of hot cocoa.
I’m completely hooked, and I think I’ve forgotten all about topping my cocoa with whipped cream now! Have a great weekend, Ashley!
Dark chocolate hot cocoa mix sounds so good right now! I’ve never made marshmallows nor had flavored ones (I know, I know;) Wow, peppermint and chocolate in a marshmallow sounds so delicious. You are a creative hot cocoa drinker! My mom and I really enjoy peppermint mochas, so these would be right up our alley. Yum!
Thank you, Juliana! These made the cocoa so much more enjoyable.
These look so amazing!! I love mint chocolate!! I just ate a mint chocolate covered marshmallow yesterday!! YUM 🙂
Thank you, Cailee! I love chocolate and peppermint too, and these marshmallows were so good in my cocoa! Have a great weekend.