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A few weeks ago I was asked if I wanted to review a copy of the book Marshmallow Madness: Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes. The book is written by Shauna Sever who also writes over at the blog Piece of Cake. Her blog is gorgeous, so I was excited to see what the cookbook would be like. First off, the cover is puffy!! Perfect for a book dedicated to marshmallows! The pictures are fun and beautiful. There are so many amazing different recipes in this book. They range from the classic Vanilla to Key Lime Pie, Maple-Bacon, Mango-Chili Lime and more!
The book does an excellent job of walking you through the step by step process of making marshmallows. I was nervous because of the elevation I live at. But Shauna walks you through calibrating your thermometer to make sure it works no matter where you live. They were so much easier to make than I ever thought they would be. I finally decided to make the Kool-Aid Marshmallows from the Kids in a Candy Store section of the book. Hers were so pretty in star shapes with Pop Rocks on the edges. Mine did not turn out quite as pretty 🙁 Part of the problem was I could not find Pop Rocks!! I tried everywhere, even the Dollar Store, but I could not find them. I know they still make them, but they just weren’t sold at the stores I went to. So I improvised and used Nerds, but they didn’t stick nearly as well as I would have hoped. They were good on their own though. My 6 year old told me I make the BEST Strawberry Marshmallows EVER!
Kool-Aid Marshmallows
Make your own flavored marshmallows at home using Kool-Aid mix
Ingredients
- 1 packet Kool-Aid Drink mix, (I used fruit punch)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 5 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- Pop Rocks, , optional
Instructions
- Lightly coat 8x8 pan with cooking spray (I would use a half sheet pan instead, mine were really thick)
- Whisk together Kool-Aid packet, cold water and the gelatin in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. I will soften and form into a thick mixture, don't worry!
- In a saucepan mix together sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, 1/4 cup water and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until it reaches 240 degrees (or 222 degrees using my thermometer at my elevation). Pour the remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup into the bowl for an electric mixer, fitted with a wire whisk. Microwave the gelatin for about 30 seconds, until completely melted. Pour into the bowl with the corn syrup. Turn mixer on low and keep it running.
- Slowly pour in the syrup (once it reaches 240 degrees). Turn the speed up to medium, and beat for 5 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 5 more minutes. Finally, increase the speed to the highest setting and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes. The marshmallow should be three times the volume you started with. Pour into prepared pan, and use a spatula to smooth. Sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch. Sift sugar mixture over the top of the marshmallows. Let stand for 6 hours to set.
- Use a knife to loosen the edges. Turn onto a surface dusted with more of the sugar mixture. Dust more sugar mixture over the top. Cut into desired shapes. Dip the sticky edges into Pop Rocks, if desired.
Notes
From Marshmallow Madness
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
24 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 71Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 18mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 0gSugar 16gProtein 0g
I was given this book by Quirk Books Publishing. I was not compensated in any other way for this post. The opinions are completely my own.
these look so yummy erin!!
These are cute!! My Step-daughter would love these. Maybe I’ll make them for her and her boyfriend as a surprise.
These look so cool! This is something that I need to try with my cousins, I am sure they would love homemade marshmellows!
I have never made marshmallows before. They make me nervous, LOL! I guess I should give it a try so I can add it to my “resume”. These are super cute and I would love to have that book!
These marshmallows are so cool…. using kool-aid just makes the flavors endless. 🙂
I really want to make marshmallows. I have steered clear after nearing burning out my kitchenaid making divinity. It still grinds and whines.
Anyway, I have seen pop rocks at Party City. Just for future reference.
These look amazing!
I’ve never made marshamllow before, this recipe with kool aid sounds great and they look delicious
I’ve never been a huge fan of marshmallows, but these are so darn cute!
—OMG,
I love the look of these fluffy pink marshmallows :)) !!!
I’d like one to place inside my mouth right noooow. x
I had my first experience with making marshmallows last month and they were so fun! Yours came out great, love the kool-aid!