Mexican Hot Chocolate Marshmallows
Yields: 25-30 1 inch pieces. This is a big batch! Use half recipe if you want a smaller yield!
Equipment:
mixer or hand mixer
saucepan
candy thermometer
parchment paper or foil: to prep your pan
plastic wrap: to wrap your marshmallows to set.
bowls
measuring cups/spoons
spatula and bowl scraper
8x8 square pan
knife and cutting board
Ingredients
Full Recipe
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup corn syrup
pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups water (divided)
3 packs gelatin (.75 oz total)
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tbsp mexican vanilla
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Marshmallow Dust
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp powdered sugar
Directions
Mix the cornstarch, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder in a small bowl. Prep your pan with parchment paper or foil and grease with vegetable oil. Lightly dust the pam with the Marshmallow Dust. I used a loaf pan, but you can use a 8x8 square pan.
In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Add a candy thermometer and turn the heat to medium high. Bring the mixture to a bowl and do not stir. Let it cook until it reaches 238° degrees Fahrenheit. TIP: If you have sugar building up on the sides of your pan with cooking, dip a brush into water and brush the sides of the pan.
While the sugar mixture is cooking, add 1/2 cup of water and the powdered gelatin in the bowl of the mixer. Stir it and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
Next, in another bowl add 1/2 cup of water and microwave for 30 seconds or until hot. Whisk in the cocoa powder and cinnamon into the water. Add the cocoa powder mixture into the gelatin and stir. Have the whip attachment ready to go for your sugar mixture.
When your sugar is ready, slowly stream it into the gelatin while continuously mixing on medium high speed. Be careful not to pour near the sides of the mixing bowl.
Beat for 10 minutes, or until light and fluffy. It will change colors from dark brown to light brown. Lower your speed on the last minute and add the vanilla.
Grease your hands and spatula. Use a spatula to get most you can out of the whip. Some of the cinnamon will settle to the bottle. Use a bowl scraper or spatula to mix it back together. Pour the rest of the mixture into your prepared pan.
Lightly dust the marshmallow dust and cover with plastic wrap. Let set for at least 4 hours or until set. It is best if you let it set overnight.
To cut, take out the marshmallows out of the pan and flip onto a cutting board. Cut with a well greased knife into squares. Continue to re-grease your knife in between each cut. Place the marshmallows in a bowl with the marshmallow dust and coat evenly. Store in a airtight container.
If dipping in Chocolate:
Melt chocolate on a double boiler, or a microwave. Freeze for 15 minutes for easy handling. Dip your marshmallows into the chocolate and place onto parchment paper until the chocolate is set.
Tips and Ideas
Use a cute cutter
Drizzle with chocolate or caramel and add sprinkles.
Drop them in hot chocolate or coffee!
Use them in a cookie recipe.
Dessert fondue or s’mores!
Use a silicone mold instead of a pan!
Marshmallow fluff! Don’t pour it into a pan and use it for a recipe as marshmallow fluff, like brownies, popcorn balls, or rice crispy treats.
Cut them smaller and dehydrate them. Use them for hot chocolate bombs or hot chocolate. They will last longer dehydrated. Dehydrate at 120° for about 4-5 hours or until completely dried and crunchy. Store in an air tight container.
I highly recommend using a bowl scrapper! It will make it easier to get everything out at once.
You don’t have to use Mexican Vanilla, you can use regular or any other flavoring.
You don’t have to use cinnamon. Omit the cinnamon and you will have Chocolate Marshmallows.
If you omit the cinnamon and cocoa powder (Step 4: 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder in the marshmallow dust) you will have regular marshmallows!
You can do this without a thermometer. There are ways to test the stage the sugar is at. You are looking for soft ball stage (235°-245° degrees). You can Google on how to test the Sugar. It will go from clear to a light brown. Here is a Youtube Video explaining each stage.
