Chocolate Swirl Cinnamon Marshmallows

By notlazy.rustic., posted 8 months ago

Photo: Sarah Shatz

Amanda & Merrill's Notes:

If you've never made marshmallows you should try these -- we had a ball with this recipe! You pour hot sugar syrup into gelatin and then let the mixer work its magic, whipping up the marshmallow until it fluffs and gets bouncy. Once the marshmallow is shaped and set, you snip it into whatever size or shape marshmallows you want. For a child's treat, notlazy.rustic.'s marshmallows have an adult touch -- they're scented with chocolate and cinnamon, and not too much of either. You'll probably eat all of them plain, but you might also try dropping a few into hot chocolate. - A&M

I fell in love with making homemade marshmallows a couple years ago. It took only one batch to realize how easy they are to make and that most people are very surprised to learn marshmallows can be made at home (one of many reasons I like giving them as gifts). After finding a no-fail recipe in Gourmet, I've felt much more comfortable tweaking elements to create my own. These are perfect for the winter - a vanilla-infused marshmallow that's been swirled with chocolate and sealed in a cinnamon-cocoa powder coat. For the chocolate, I like to go dark (here, I used a bar with 75% cacao to offset the sweetness of the rest of the square). - notlazy.rustic.

Serves 1 9x9 square

chocolate swirl marshmallow:

2.5 ounces dark chocolate, broken into pieces
1 cup water, divided
3 packets (.25 ounces each) unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 large pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

cocoa powder-cinnamon coating:

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Lightly grease a 9x9-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray or oil; set aside.
In mini food processor, chop chocolate 45 seconds, or until the chocolate is the size of tiny pebbles; you could also use a knife or spice grinder for this. Set aside.
Place 1/2 cup water in bowl of electric mixer; sprinkle gelatin over water, distributing well. Let stand while you prepare the syrup.
In medium saucepot, combine remaining water, sugar, corn syrup and salt; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium; bring to a boil without stirring. Add candy thermometer; cook, without stirring, but brushing down sides with a pastry brush dipped in cold water, until the mixture registers 240˚F (soft-ball stage). Let sit 1 minute.
Turn electric mixer on, on low speed. Carefully pour hot sugar mixture in a stream into mixer bowl; once the mixture is incorporated, gradually increase speed to high. Beat 12-14 minutes, or until mixture is opaque and very thick. Turn mixer off. Add vanilla extract; beat 30 seconds. Add chopped chocolate and beat 15-20 seconds more, or until just melted and swirled through, but not completely combined.
Immediately transfer marshmallow to the greased pan (use a greased spatula to transfer any that sticks to the bowl). Lightly wet your hands and smooth top of marshmallow. Set aside, uncovered, until firm (about 2 hours).
Meanwhile, in bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder and ground cinnamon.
Using scissors dipped in confectioners' sugar mixture, cut marshmallow into squares, tossing in powder and dusting off excess as you go. (They will be incredibly sticky, but as soon as you toss them in the sugar-cocoa powder mixture, they will be easy to package.) Package in an airtight box or plastic gift bag that is tied very well.

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wenditos about 9 hours ago: ok I have now taken this one step further and turned them into what i call "Mexican Hot Chocolate Marshmallow" I add a pinch (about a 1/4 tsp i think) of homemade chipotle pepper (you can easily use store bought or traditional red pepper powder) stir it into the ground chocolate before adding it to the marshmallow. Then follow as above. OH, I also spray my pan with pam and then coat with the cinnamon/sugar mixture put the marshmallow in and top it with more of the sugar mixture. Like all homemade marshmallow these are amazing roasted!!!!
cheese1227 1 day ago: OK. My chocolate didn't melt and it looked more like cookies and cream ice cream marshmallows. Any suggestions on what I may have done wrong?
wenditos about 9 hours ago: did you chop up your chocolate really fine? I use a block of chocolate and a serrated knife to make shaving a shaving like consistency.
cheese1227 about 9 hours ago: Used a mini shopper and it was 99% very small as suggested. I picked out the bigger bits.
wenditos about 9 hours ago: gosh then i don't really know, mine melts every time. Are you using a hand mixer or a stand? I know when I use to use a hand mixer it took about 3x as long to get the job done (this is also how I blew the motor in 2 hand mixers lol)
notlazy.rustic. 8 months ago: eatboutique, Sonali and AntoniaJames - thank you so much! It's so wonderful to know that you made them and liked them. And even more so, that you were happy enough with the marshmallows to give them out as gifts!
Sonali 8 months ago: I made these last week and gave them to relatives as Christmas gifts- they were a hit! They were delicious and easy to make, and everyone thought the idea of homemade marshmallows was so unique. Thanks for posting a great recipe!
AntoniaJames 8 months ago: I was actually GIVEN some of these, by another Food52 member who identified them as to-die-for, made and then shipped them, a few days before the editors selected it as a finalist! These marshmallows are heavenly. What a delightful surprise.
eatboutique 8 months ago: OMG - I'm so making smores now that you said it. :)
eatboutique 8 months ago: I made a batch of these for my colleagues this morning. They were gone within an hour.
wenditos 8 months ago: I LOVE making marshmallows, I make them every year (sometimes I dip them in chocolate too!) and have tried many flavors but none like this, I am definitely going to try this next. Also, just so others know, homemade marshmallow makes THE BEST smores!
Cordelia 8 months ago: I also made marshmallows as a holiday gift, it took me forever to dry them. So next time I am trying your recipe for sure. Yours look so much more beautiful and unique in flavor. Thanks!
eatboutique 8 months ago: Oh my, thank you so much, notlazy.rustic. I *adore* marshmallows and you've made me a believer in how easy it is. LOVE this recipe. They're cooling now... :)
KelseyTheNaptimeChef 8 months ago: I made these during the kiddo's naptime yesterday and "served" them at playgroup today. Holy cow they were delicious! I've made marshmallows at home before, but this is my most favorite recipe yet. I had hot chocolate on hand but we mostly snacked on them as they were. I did use a candy thermometer - I am not brave enough to go without one just yet! I agree with WinnieAb, sprinkle the bottom of the pan with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture to help prevent sticking.
WinnieAb 8 months ago: I made these today; they were much easier than I imagined (I even managed without a candy thermometer (though I think I'll pick one up tomorrow for next time). I ended up dusting my pan with 1/2 the coating and then sprinkled the rest on after the marshmallow goop was spread out in the pan. It solved the problem of having to cut them while still sticky. Delicious!
notlazy.rustic. 8 months ago: i'm glad they worked out - so impressed that you made them without the candy thermometer...i'm not sure i would have had the nerve.
ThanksgivingSweetPotato 8 months ago: These look wonderful! Can't wait to make them for the holidays!
AntoniaJames 8 months ago: Yum, yum, yum! I'm going to a potluck in a few days where there will be a lot of kids . . . . I think I'll add a bit of peppermint extract to the chocolate (maybe skipping the cinnamon, but maybe not) and then crush some candy canes to press in/sprinkle on top. Stay tuned . . . .
notlazy.rustic. 8 months ago: that sounds so wintery! you could also sprinkle some of the candy canes (finely crushed) onto the bottom of the greased pan, before pouring the marshmallows in so that you have the crunch on the top and bottom.
mom's kitchen 8 months ago: Wow, who ever thought of making your own marshmallows? I can't wait to try these. Thanks notlazy.rustic
KelseyTheNaptimeChef 8 months ago: Mmm, homemade marshmallows are the best!
Food Blogga 8 months ago: They look like they've been swirled with snow.
notlazy.rustic. 8 months ago: that made me smile more than you could know.
The Internet Cooking Princess 8 months ago: These look perfect. I did some caramel marshmallows last year that were so yummy...although not as airy as yours look!
notlazy.rustic. 8 months ago: thank you - i've tried, and tinkered with, many marshmallow recipes and this one was the most foolproof. they're always light and tall. i love the sound of caramel marshmallows!

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