Homemade marshmallows small batch style. Made in a bread loaf pan to make 8 big marshmallows!
I foresee lots of mugs of hot chocolate in your future. Or maybe a hot chocolate party? And how sad would those mugs be without a big, honking homemade marshmallow floating on top?
I made you a small pan of homemade marshmallows. I spread the gooey batter in a 9 x 5-inch bread loaf pan. When sliced, you get 8 large marshmallows. So perfect for so many cool days ahead.
You don't really have to wear flannel when making and eating marshmallows, but it does something for the flavor, I tell ya. Also, if it's one of those perfect crisp Fall days where you need a jacket in the morning but the sun warms you plenty in the afternoon, the marshmallows will be especially delicious. Trusted facts only here.
Do you see the tiny black specks? They're vanilla bean!
I'm moderately obsessed with vanilla beans lately. I found a spice store in my town that sells 3 for about $8, and I think that's pretty reasonable, as far as vanilla beans go. So, I've been using them in everything (especially pie!), but if you don't have half of a vanilla bean, just use ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
If anything, vanilla extract can sometimes be fruitier and stronger than vanilla beans. Although, the tiny specks of vanilla bean in your marshmallow are so fun and crunchy.
How to make homemade marshmallows:
I’ve always wanted to make homemade marshmallows, but I have been putting it off for a rainy day when I had plenty of time to make them. I assumed they were time-consuming and difficult. Honestly, I had this batch of marshmallows in the pan in 20 minutes. Yeah, they had to set for 3 hours before I could cut them and roll them in powdered sugar (the funnest part!), but seriously, homemade marshmallows couldn’t be easier.
Maybe it’s harder to wield a large amount of sticky marshmallow cream into a pan, but when you’re dealing with a small amount, it’s easier? I’m not sure why these were so simple to pull together.
All I know is my future has a lot of homemade marshmallows (small batch style) in it. And that can never be a bad thing.
I can't wait to try to use these in my Smores Dip recipe!
Make a batch of homemade marshmallows!Homemade Marshmallows {small batch}
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 1340Sodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 351gSugar: 342g
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
I love marshmallows! These look wonderful!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I hope I don't sound cheesy with my next statement. Making homemade marshmallows is a seriously life changing experience. I just recently made my first batch and I cannot believe the difference. I went pumpkin spice but I love the vanilla bean you tossed in here! So perfect.
Christina Lane says
I couldn't agree more, Kim! :)
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
That first picture is mesmerizing!! And what a perfect time for marshmallows on this dreary day here in VA. Pinning!!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
I have a feeling this is just the beginning of your small batch marshmallow infatuation! You can flavor them in a so many ways, it is ridiculous. I love them! And I am totally obsessed with this recipe, because I never need 300 homemade marshmallows (the normal sized batches, and ones I've made before).
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I knew there was something missing in my life this fall, and that thing is a big ol' homemade marshmallow on top of my hot cocoas. With an extra marshmallow on the side.
Julia @ Sprinkled With Jules says
My grocery store sells a jar of 3 vanilla beans for $13 if I'm lucky! That's a score! I love homemade marshmallows, and I'm going to have to try adding vanilla beans some time!
Cheryl says
Once again, I want to start my comment with "you are a genius!" but that's getting a little stalkerish, right? However, you ARE a genius, because every time I make marshmallows I end up--never thought I would have this problem--asking myself what the hell I can do with like 50 marshmallows.. in four days. This small batch is just perfect! Not too small, not too many. Just perfection
Alyssa // Runway Chef says
Nothing beats homemade marshmallows....except for maybe homemade marshmallows in a cup of hot chocolate that you're drinking while wearing flannel ;)
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Yay! Whenever I have made homemade marshmallows I end up giving most of them away because I cannot eat them fast enough. Love that you made a small batch recipe.
ashley - baker by nature says
These are just so… YES! Big fat marshmallows and flannel for life!