Homemade Marshmallows

These Homemade Marshmallows are creamy, springy, and pillow-soft.

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This recipe makes 24 large marshmallows and costs about $1.91 to make. That’s just $0.08 per marshmallow!

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Unflavored gelatin – $0.60 – Granulated sugar – $0.46 – Corn syrup – $0.68 – Vanilla extract – $0.16 PER SERVING COST: $0.08 PER SERVING COST: $0.08 RECIPE COST: $1.91 RECIPE COST: $1.91 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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In a large bowl, pour in ½ cup of cold water. Sprinkle the gelatin on top of the water. Set aside.

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Add a candy thermometer to the side of a saucepan. Pour in ½ cup water, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Let mixture boil.

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Fit a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and turn the mixer on low.

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Slowly and carefully pour the hot sugar mixture into the mixer.

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Once the entire sugar mixture has been added, turn the mixer to high until stiff peaks form, about 10 minutes.

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