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Espresso Marshmallows

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweets

We are getting there. It’s official Fall, yet the temps are still a little hot for my liking. BUT, I have checked the extended forecast and cooler temps are one their way. There is not much more I love it the fall the curling up in the couch with hot chocolate.

Do you know what I love to add to my got chocolate??? Coffee! Have you tried it? Because, you should. I know I didn’t invent this but I love the mix of coffee and chocolate. Today’s recipe is a way to get a little extra coffee in that hot chocolate. These Espresso Marshmallows are a perfect way to mix the two!

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweets

See below for step x step instructions (with pictures) and scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe!

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Ingredients for Espresso MarshmallowsGlass Bowls

RECIPE:

STEP 1: Prepare an 8×8 pan by spraying with cooking spray or rubbing butter all over it. Sprinkle powdered sugar inside pan. I also sprinkled in a little espresso powder. Set aside.Prepared panCake pan

STEP 2: Pour 1/2 cup water into the bowl of a stand mixers Sprinkle gelatin over water and allow it to sit.

STEP 3: While the gelatin is “blooming”, combine 1/2 cup water, espresso powder, sugar and corn syrup in a medium sized saucepan.Sugar Mixture in SaucepanGreenPan Saucepan 

STEP 4: Heat sugar mixture over medium heat, stirring until it is dissolved.

STEP 5: Clip a candy thermometer to the saucepan and allow the sugar to cook until it reaches 240 degrees (soft-ball stage).

STEP 6: Once mixture reaches 240 degrees, turn your mixer on low and slowly add this mixture to the gelatin.

STEP 7: Add vanilla then turn the mixer up to high and mix for 6-7 minutes, or until mixture has doubled and looks like marshmallow.Finished Marshmallow in Mixer BowlKitchen Aid Mixer Bowl 


STEP 8: Quickly pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan.Marshmallow in PanCake pan

STEP 9: Cover the marshmallow with powdered sugar (and a little espresso powder).Powdered Sugar Sprinkled over Final Marshmallow in PanCake pan

STEP 10: Let sit out for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

STEP 11: Carefully pull the marshmallow out of the pan and cut into squares or use cooking cutters to cut into fun shapes.

STEP 12: Store in an airtight container. These will last for about 2 weeks.

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweetsCooling Rack / Runner (old)

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweetsCooling Rack / Runner (old)

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweetsCutting Board / Runner (old)

 

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweetsCutting Board

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweetsCutting Board

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweetswhite bowl / white mugs / napkins

Espresso Marshmallows are the perfect way to add a caffeine kick to your hot chocolate! #homemade marshmallows #espresso #marshmallows #espressomarshmallows #sweetswhite bowl / white mugs / napkins

Looking for more marshmallow recipes, you should try these favorites:

Peppermint Marshmallows
Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows
Homemade Peeps
S’mores Bars

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Printable Recipe:

Espresso Marshmallows

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare an 8x8 pan by spraying it with cooking spray or covering with butter. Sprinkle powdered sugar inside pan. Set aside.

  2. Pour 1/2 cup water into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle gelatin over wall and allow it to sit.

  3. While the gelatin is "blooming" combine 1/2 cup water, sugar, espresso powder and light corn syrup in a medium saucepan.

  4. Heat sugar mixture over medium heat, stirring until is is dissolved.

  5. Clip a candy thermometer to the saucepan and allow the sugar to cook until it reaches 240 degrees.

  6. Once mixture reaches 240 degrees, turn your mixer to low and slowly pour the sugar mixture over the gelatin.

  7. Add vanilla, then turn the mixer to high and mix for 6-7 minutes or until doubled in size and looks like marshmallow

  8. Quickly pour the marshmallow into the prepaped pan.

  9. Cover the marshmallow with powdered sugar and let sit out for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  10. Carefully pull the marshmallow out of the pan and cut into squares.

  11. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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