The marshmallow. Fluffy and white. Indulgent and simple. People take for granted that jet-puffed perfectly cylindrical store-bought version is the only option. If you've never had a homemade marshmallow then you're certainly missing out. If you've got a little bit of time, an empty kitchen, and a stand-mixer then you can easily "whip" up a batch of fresh hot chocolate accessories. (pun INTENDED!!) :-)
I've used this fail/fool-proof recipe for years. Love me some Alton Brown just FYI.
Homemade Marshmallows
The cool thing about this recipe is if you spread them out on a sheet pan to set up, you can use cookie cutters to make fun shapes. I prefer snowflakes in my hot chocolate. I've even added a little peppermint oil and red food coloring in the last few seconds of mixing to make a swirly pink and white peppermint marshmallow. Put them on a sucker stick and dip them in chocolate and sprinkles. Cut them into squares and roll them in colored sprinkles. Heat them in a pan with a little butter and make the best rice crispy treats in the tri-state area!! Want me to keep going? One last word...S'mores.
This post is dedicated to a new and dear friend in my life.
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