Comments on: Chocolate Marshmallows

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:37:16 +0000

I’ve been making your basic vanilla for awhile now, always to rave reviews. My mother has a standing order; she can’t drink cocoa without them and she’s been waking up in the middle of the night with a need for cocoa and marshmallows. You have created a monster!

I need some more specific direction on swirling, though.
—Do you add the chocolate to the marshmallow and then lower the mixer and beat a bit?
—Or do you remove the marshmallow from the stand and stir in the chocolate with a spatula?
—Or do you pour the marshmallow into the pan, spread the chocolate on top and then use a spoon to marble the marshmallow?

Thanks! These have become very popular in Christmas gifts to friends and family.

By: Anissa

Anissa — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:41:30 +0000

Hi – I’m going to make these as the center filling for some homemade Idaho Spud bars (for my father-in-law, they are his favorite candy). I was going to use an oval/egg shaped mold, but wanted to see if you thought they would still turn out okay if I poured them into a mold instead of an 8×8 pan?
And do you think these marshmallows would hold up shape if I then coated them in dipping chocolate?

Thanks so much! Looks like a wonderful recipe!

By: Does this look good or what? at Sweet Posie

Does this look good or what? at Sweet Posie — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:17:16 +0000

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By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:30:36 +0000

Every time I make the marshmallows, they get way to sticky to my mixer and bowl and I have a hard time getting them out. They also don’t seem to get to the right volume? Any advice?

Hi Anne,

I need more details to be able to help you:
- how long are you mixing them?
- what are you using for a mixer?
- also are you following the recipe directions (specifically- are you cooking to the right temperature)?

Keeping the time between stopping the mixer and pouring out the marshmallows as short as possible is a must. The step needs to happen as instantly as possible.

–McAuliflower

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:06:28 +0000

Just found your page and OMG…Love, love, love the chocolate swirl!!! I think I know what I am giving my kids teachers for Christmas. So good and so cheap to make.

This past summer I made some almond mellows for a camping trip. Too fun. It looked like the kids were toasting tofu over an open flame. Definately a conversation starter. To top it off they do not start on fire like the old jet puff ones.

I can’t wait to see how good this new batch is going to taste toasted.

Thanks for all the ideas.
Kim

By: reem

reem — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:09:57 +0000

thanks for the the whole honey replaces corn syrup thing but i was wondering does the honey makes what the corn syrup exactly makes or there will be a diffrence?

By: Shelly

Shelly — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:53:37 +0000

I cooked the cocoa right in the sugar syrup, making it a fudge syrup. It’s making a nice light marshmallow. I also added just a bit of cocoa to the dusting mixture.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:16:21 +0000

I accidentally left the corn syrup out of my marshmallows, but so far, so good. They’re not quite done setting up but I pulled a bit off a corner and they seem just fine (maybe a little less sweet, but that doesn’t bother me). Do you happen to know the science of what the corn syrup does for them?

The corn syrup helps prevent the sugar from crystallizing when heated. It helps keep it a nice free-flowing liquid.

–McAuliflower

By: AMBER

AMBER — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:15:18 +0000

Can a sugar-free flavored syrup be used instead of corn syrup? I’m a gatric bypass patient and can only have food that uses splenda. I found wonderful sugar-free syrups that are made with splenda–just wondering if they could be substituted.

sorry Amber- there is no way to make marshmallows without sugar. Splenda will not make marshmallows.

–McAuliflower

By: Alla

Alla — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:43:48 +0000

Great recipe! But does anyone know, if we can try this with out using any corn syrup? Just gelatin??

There isnt any corn syrup around here, literally. sooooo im looking for a marshmallow recipe that doesnt really need corn syrup but still gives me EXACTLY a marshmallow texture, taste and everything..
!
thankyou

Hi Alla

Use honey instead of corn syrup.

–McAuliflower