Cotton Candy Marshmallows Party Treat (Print-Friendly Format)
Fluffy cotton candy marshmallows with pink and blue swirls—perfect for parties, festivities, and sweet cravings.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Marshmallow Base
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2.5 tablespoons powdered gelatin
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240 millilitres cold water, divided
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300 grams granulated sugar
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180 millilitres light corn syrup
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons cotton candy flavouring
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Pink food colouring
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Blue food colouring
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90 grams powdered sugar
# How to Make It:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk powdered gelatin with half of the cold water and allow to stand for 8–10 minutes to bloom.
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Whisk together the remaining water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and kosher salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 6–8 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture becomes translucent. Remove from heat.
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With the mixer on low and using a whisk attachment, slowly stream the hot sugar mixture into the bloomed gelatin. Once fully combined, continue whisking on low for 1 minute.
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Increase stand mixer speed to high and whisk for 10 minutes until a thick, fluffy white mixture forms.
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Reduce the mixer speed to low, add cotton candy flavouring, and mix for 1 minute. Divide mixture evenly into two bowls and tint one pink and the other blue with food colouring.
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Dust a 23 x 33 centimetre baking pan with half of the powdered sugar. Alternately spoon coloured marshmallow mixtures into the pan. Level the top with a rubber spatula and dust the surface with remaining powdered sugar. Cover with plastic wrap and let set at room temperature for 8–12 hours.
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Once firmly set, transfer the marshmallow slab to a cutting board. Dust away excess powdered sugar and cut into 2.5 centimetre squares. Serve and enjoy.
# Extra Tips:
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For vivid colour, use gel-based pink and blue food colouring. Water-based colourings will yield paler results.
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Cut marshmallows into classic squares or use a cookie cutter for assorted shapes.
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For best freshness, store marshmallows in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months.