Homemade chocolate-dipped marshmallows recipe

Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows

makes
24 pieces

Homemade chocolate-dipped marshmallows are a rising star, and a memorable sweet treat alternative at the holiday cookie exchange.Our recipe is easy to follow, but one must be a smidgen patient to achieve superior results.

The marshmallows themselves are simple to make. It’s the process that’s a little time consuming. This chocolate-dipped marshmallow recipe is so worthwhile because it’s so darn gooooooood!

Wrap up these babies in goodie bags and attach a Christmas 3D gift tag for an easy present for the neighborhood. Or use them to create some of the best s’mores you’ve ever had. Either way, this recipe is a win!

Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup water, cold, divided
  • 3 Tbsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup dark agave syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli chocolate dark melting wafers
  • caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 33g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0.02%
Vitamin C 0.04%
Calcium 0.4%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Mix cornstarch and powdered sugar in small bowl. Coat 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray and dust inside of baking dish with ½ the cornstarch mixture (reserve remaining mixture).
  2. Pour ½ cup water into microwave safe bowl and add gelatin. Let stand 10 minutes.
  3. Mix ½ cup water, sugar, agave syrup and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Attach candy thermometer to saucepan and continue to cook until temperature reaches 235 degrees.
  4. Put bowl with gelatin into microwave and heat 30 second then pour gelatin mixture into mixing bowl of stand mixer. Mix on low speed using whisk attachment. When sugar mixture reaches 240 degrees, add to mixing bowl with gelatin mixture. Begin mixing on low, turn to high speed once everything is combined. Beat 8 minutes until mixture is thick and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and beat an additional 2 minutes on high speed.
  5. Spread marshmallow mixture into pan using spatula (use a wet spatula to prevent mixture from sticking). Sift remaining powdered sugar mixture over top of marshmallow fluff. Let sit 5 hours at room temperature or overnight, covered.
  6. Unmold marshmallows on cutting board, lightly coated with powdered sugar. Cut into small cubes (spray the knife with cooking spray before slicing to prevent marshmallows from sticking).
  7. Melt chocolate per package instructions. Drizzle marshmallow cube in melted chocolate, caramel sauce (is using) then in crushed pecans. Set on plate, coating side up. Repeat steps until all cubes are decorated. Cool in refrigerator until chocolate sets.
One Last Thing

Try cutting your marshmallow squares with a pizza cutter, and don't worry about making them perfect!

Homemade chocolate-dipped marshmallows recipe