That was it, since I had mint flavoring on hand, I had to make them.
Here's the recipe for those who want to try it.
Marshmallows
2 tbsp gelatine
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup water
pinch salt
1 tsp mint extract
Soak gelatine in 1/2 cup cold water. Heat sugar in 3/4 cup water until dissolved, boil for 1 minute.
Add gelatine to syrup and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, let stand until partially cool.
Add salt and flavoring.
Beat with rotary beater or electric mixer until stiff.
Dust pan with icing sugar and pour in 1/2 inch deep.
When set, cut into squares with a knife dipped in cold water.
Roll in icing sugar.
They are very soft the first day so I let them dry for a day and they had a crust that everyone preferred.
Hope all of you are finding time for some peaceful moments with a cup of something warm.
That cup of cocoa looks so yummy! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Thanks for sharing. ♥)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun, I need to give it a try. I used to eat caramel covered marshmallows and some witha toasted coconut on the outside. Just put a few in cocoa for breakfast and the mint would add a nice touch.
ReplyDeletea cup of coco a with some homemade minty marshmallows sound heavenly. This is the second time I've come across a recipe for marshmallows. I had never thought before to try and make my own
ReplyDeleteCarole, Making marshmallows is new to me. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a job for my teenager! :D She's great at making treats, and I'd lovesome of these to go with some homemade hot chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI'm very tempted to have a go, Carole - or maybe let the grandsons do it! - but am I right in thinking the 'cups' you refer to are American 'cups'? They're not quite the same as English ones!
ReplyDeleteMinty marshmallows sounds wonderful. I think you're on to something here. This could be a big seller if they were in the stores.
ReplyDeleteThat's too funny! I was JUST thinking of you and that mint marshmallow post and picture the other day as I drove past some hay bales..(mine just look like mini-wheats!)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if anyone had pursued that idea yet!
Good for you, and thanks for sharing:))
Carole, these treat do look great with some hot cocoa nad perhaps we will also give them a try as we have a bag of marshmallows that never got roasted this summer...but then Grenville did set up a chimera on the patio and says we can do them in winter now too - rather have the hot coca with them! Season's Greetings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious and easy enough to make. Here's wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a terrific New Year.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family from me and Patty.
ReplyDeleteHaymallows!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Lucy