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easy peppermint mellows

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Hilo, HI

Just an other easy X-mas treat to make that will become a family favorite in no time. It did the year I made this recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 77 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For easy peppermint mellows

  • butter for greasing
  • 1/3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    gelatin, unflavored
  • 1/2 c
    water, cold
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    corn syrup, light
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    peppermint extract
  • 8 to 10
    red food coloring drops

How To Make easy peppermint mellows

  • 1
    First generously grease bottom and sides of 11x7 inch glass baking dish with butter. Then dust with 1 tablespoon of the powdered sugar. In bowl of stand mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water to soften & set aside.
  • 2
    Next in 2quart saucepan heat sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 cup water over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling & cook without stirring about 30 minutes to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a ball that holds its shape but is pliable & remove from heat.
  • 3
    Next slowly pour syrup into softened gelatin while beating on low speed. Then increase speed to high & beat 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is white & has almost tripled in size. Then add in the peppermint extract & beat on high speed 1 for about minute. Then pour into baking dish & patting lightly with wet hands. Drop food color randomly onto top of marshmallow mixture. Use a table knife through food color to create swirl pattern over top. Let stand uncovered at least 4 to 8 hours or overnight.
  • 4
    Then dust a cutting board with about 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Place remaining powdered sugar in medium bowl. Then remove marshmallow mixture by loosen sides from dish & gently lift in one piece onto cutting board. Use sharp knife greased with butter & cut into 1-inch squares. Dust bottom and sides of each marshmallow by dipping into bowl of powdered sugar. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 weeks.

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