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Indulge in Holiday Sweets with Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows

Indulge in Holiday Sweets with Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows

Step into the festive season with a delightful twist on a classic treat – Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows! Y’all know I love Homemade marshmallows as I have made Peppermint Marshmallows in the past and even Espresso Marshmallows! They are just way more simple to make then you might think and are sooooo much better than the store-bought versions. I promise, once you start making these, you will never go back. In this post, I’ll guide you through making these fluffy delights, using the rich and classic Christmas flavors of eggnog to your holiday sweets.

Indulge in Holiday Sweets with Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows

See Below for Step x Step Instructions (including pictures) on how to make these Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows!

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Ingredients:

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

STEP 1: Line a 8×8 inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter or spray with cooking spray.
STEP 2: Pour water in the bowl of stand mixer and sprinkle the gelatin over it to bloom. Set aside while you prepare the rest.
STEP 3: Add sugar, eggnog, maple syrup to a medium saucepan and clip candy thermometer to it.

gelatin in stand mixer
mixture in saucepan

STEP 4: Heat mixture over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Once sugar dissolves, cook without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees, usually about 8-10 minutes.

Cooked mixture in saucepan


STEP 5: Once it reaches 240 degrees, turn the stand mixer on low and slowly add the hot sugar mixture to the mixer bowl.
STEP 6: Turn the mixer to high and beat until the mixture becomes thick and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
STEP 7: Add vanilla and mix until combined.
STEP 8: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out with an oiled spatula.

Marshmallow mixture in pan


STEP 9: Set aside for 8 hours or overnight, uncovered.
STEP 10: Mix together powdered sugar and cornstarch.

Powdered sugar in bowl


STEP 11: Butter a serrated knife and cut marshmallows into squares.
STEP 12: Toss in the sugar/cornstarch mixture and dust with nutmeg.

Indulge in Holiday Sweets with Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows

Video Tutorial:

Benefits of Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows:

  • Superior Taste and Texture: Store-bought marshmallows tend to get really stale, really quickly. Handcrafted marhsmallows are so soft and fluffy and last for a few weeks in air-tight container.
  • Customization: You can add different flavors and even mix in sprinkles like I did here. You can try any flavor you desire!
  • DIY Holiday Treats: Eggnog Marshmallows are perfect for gifting. Put them in a cute tin or plastic holiday bag and they make great gift. Pair it with your favorite hot chocolate and you’ve got a perfect handmade gift for friends, neighbors or teachers.

Printable Recipe:

Indulge in Holiday Sweets with Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows
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Homemade Eggnog Marshmallows

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tbsp gelatin
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Line a 8×8 inch cake pan with parchment paper and butter or spray with cooking spray.

  2. Pour water in the bowl of stand mixer and sprinkle the gelatin over it to bloom. Set aside while you prepare the rest.

  3. Add sugar, eggnog, maple syrup to a medium saucepan and clip candy thermometer to it.

  4. Heat mixture over medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Once sugar dissolves, cook without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 240 degrees, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  5. Once it reaches 240 degrees, turn the stand mixer on low and slowly add the hot sugar mixture to the mixer bowl.

  6. Turn the mixer to high and beat until the mixture becomes thick and fluffy, about 10 minutes.

  7. Add vanilla and mix until combined.

  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out with an oiled

  9. Set aside for 8 hours or overnight, uncovered.

  10. Mix together powdered sugar and cornstarch.

  11. Butter a serrated knife and cut marshmallows into squares.

  12. Toss in the sugar/cornstarch mixture and dust with nutmeg.

Let me know if you try these or any good ideas for new flavors to try! Comment below and if you post to social media, tag @dwelllanddine!

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