Description
Delight in the cozy flavors of the holiday season with Ginger Bread Marshmallows for Christmas. These homemade treats are infused with the warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and allspice, creating a fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for enhancing hot chocolate, adding a festive touch to desserts, or gifting loved ones, these marshmallows encapsulate the spirit of Christmas in every bite. They’re easy to make and sure to impress, whether enjoyed by the fire or as part of a holiday dessert spread. Experience the joy of making and sharing these seasonal delights that embody comfort and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons powdered ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 ½ tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder
- ½ cup cold water (for gelatin)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the unflavored gelatin with ½ cup of cold water and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, water, spices, and salt. Stir until dissolved and bring to a boil.
- Cook until the mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- Pour the syrup into a stand mixer bowl and whip on high speed for about 10-15 minutes until fluffy and stiff peaks form.
- Dust an 8×8-inch baking pan with powdered sugar. Spread marshmallow mixture evenly in the pan and dust with more powdered sugar.
- Let sit at room temperature for at least 4 hours until fully set before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow (15g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg