• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Missing Lokness

Easy Everyday Recipes

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • So-Cal Travel Guide
  • Privacy Policy

Chocolate Marshmallows

December 16, 2015 By Lokness 7 Comments

Soft and gooey Chocolate Marshmallows are the BEST for the holidays. Either eat them straight or top them on hot chocolate or give them as gifts, they are perfect! 

Chocolate Marshmallows #chocolate #marshmallow #ediblegift #candy #marshmallowrecipe #holidaygift #dessert #dessertrecipe | The Missing Lokness

It is the holiday season! It is my favorite time of the year. I love the festive atmosphere, and of course the gifts! For me and many, this is also the cookie season. Homemade gifts are the best, especially edible ones. 😉

In previous years, I only baked cookies. This year, I am making chocolate marshmallows and orange marshmallows as well. Why marshmallows? We have friends who are allergic to gluten and dairy. Most cookies definitely won’t be good for them. Marshmallows are soft and fluffy. Everyone loves them! With a little cocoa powder, they taste like “a cup of hot chocolate” in Bryan’s words. Rich and chocolatey! They are not as sweet as regular marshmallows because of the slightly bitter cocoa powder, which are great for adults. Chocolate lovers would really enjoy these gifts! Hopefully I will be able to control myself and not finish the whole box before sending them out.

For the orange marshmallows recipe, I will be posting it on Sunday. Stay tune!

Chocolate Marshmallows #chocolate #marshmallow #ediblegift #candy #marshmallowrecipe #holidaygift #dessert #dessertrecipe | The Missing Lokness

Chocolate Marshmallows #chocolate #marshmallow #ediblegift #candy #marshmallowrecipe #holidaygift #dessert #dessertrecipe | The Missing Lokness

Chocolate Marshmallows #chocolate #marshmallow #ediblegift #candy #marshmallowrecipe #holidaygift #dessert #dessertrecipe | The Missing Lokness
Print Pin

Chocolate Marshmallows

Makes about 100 (1-inch) marshmallows
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, edible gift, marshmallow, raspberry marshmallow
Author Lokness

Ingredients

  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 3½ tablespoons cocoa powder, plus ½ cup (for dusting)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 3 (0.25-ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
  • 12 ounces sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  • 2 hours before, in a small bowl, combine the boiling water and 3½ tablespoons cocoa powder. Stir and mix well. Place in the fridge until cold.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup cocoa powder and ½ cup powdered sugar. Try to get rid of most of the big lumps.
  • Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray. Use a paper towel to remove extra oil. Dust the pan with the cocoa and powdered sugar mixture very generously to cover. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, pour in the cold chocolate liquid and ¼ cup cold water. Sprinkle the gelatin over. Mix everything slightly with a fork. Set aside and let the gelatin bloom.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, ½ cup water, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat with lid on for 3 minutes. Remove the lid. Attach a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan. Turn the heat to medium and continue to cook until the sugar mixture has reached 240˚F, about 7 – 8 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Mix the gelatin mixture quickly. With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar mixture down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture. Once all sugar mixture has been added, increase the mixer to high speed. Whip until the mixture turns very thick and is lukewarm, about 12 – 15 minutes. Add the vanilla extract at the last minute of whipping.
  • When the marshmallow mixture is ready, quickly transfer to the prepared pan with a spatula. Spread the mixture evenly. Dust with more cocoa and powdered sugar to cover. Save the rest of the cocoa and powdered sugar.
  • Let the marshmallows to rest at room temperature uncover for at least 6 hours, best for overnight.
  • Prepare a cutting board lightly cover with cocoa and powdered sugar. Run a thin knife around the edges between the marshmallow and the pan. Turn the marshmallows out onto the cutting board. Lightly grease a large sharp knife with nonstick cooking spray. Wipe off extra oil. Cover the knife with the cocoa and powdered sugar. Cut down firmly into the marshmallow and make ¾-inch squares or desired shapes. Cover all sides of the marshmallow squares with more cocoa and powdered sugar until not sticky.
  • For storage, keep the marshmallows in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks (maybe even longer).

Notes

  1. I used Dutch process cocoa powder.
  2. Be very generous with the cocoa and powdered sugar. It is better to have more than less. It was painful to see the marshmallows being stuck to the pan.
  3. Boiling sugar syrup is very very hot. Be extra careful!
  4. If you are letting the marshmallow to rest overnight. You can cover the marshmallow pan with a piece of aluminum foil after 4 hours of cooling.
(Adapted from Alton Brown via Foodnetwork.com)

Filed Under: Cook, Dessert/Sweet Tagged With: candy, chocolate, edible gift, gelatin, gluten free, holiday gift, marshmallow

Previous Post: « Banana Nutella Bread Pudding
Next Post: Orange Marshmallows »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Wendy says

    December 16, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    These are beautiful marshmallows, Lokness! I made marshmallows for the first time last year and was amazed at how easy it is AND how much more delicious than store bought. What a great idea to coat them in cocoa and give them as gifts!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      December 17, 2015 at 10:44 am

      Thank you very much Wendy! Yes, they are so easy to make. And I agree that homemade ones are much softer than store-bought ones!
      These chocolate marshmallows are also flavored in the inside, not just the coating. Chocolate in and out! 😉 They really are great gifts!

      Reply
  2. kushi says

    December 23, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Brilliant! Looks super delicious and beautiful!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      December 23, 2015 at 10:15 am

      Thank you very much! They were really good and everyone loved them.

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. The Missing Lokness | Orange Marshmallows says:
    December 20, 2015 at 6:05 am

    […] know I just posted chocolate marshmallow last week, you may say, “Man, other marshmallow recipe?” These two marshmallows taste […]

    Reply
  2. Raspberry Marshmallows | The Missing Lokness says:
    November 2, 2018 at 9:20 am

    […] Chocolate Marshmallows […]

    Reply
  3. Orange Marshmallows | The Missing Lokness says:
    December 11, 2020 at 10:50 am

    […] know I just posted chocolate marshmallow last week, you may say, “Man, other marshmallow recipe?” These two marshmallows […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Hello there!

Welcome! I'm Lokness. Currently live in San Francisco Bay Area. Grew up in Hong Kong & lived in Los Angeles for years. Obsessed with chocolate & ice cream. Cooking is something I love. This is where I share my stories and recipes. Want to know more? Click here.
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Never Miss a New Recipe!

Sign up to receive notifications of new posts by email. No spam!

Popular Posts

  • Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding (From Scratch) Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding (From Scratch) #magnoliabakery #copycatrecipe #banana #pudding #bananapudding #partyfood #nilawafer #dessert #dessertrecipe | The Missing Lokness Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding (From Scratch)
  • Easy Sushi Bake #sushibake #hawaiianrecipe #imitationcrab #avocado #easyrecipe #furikake #seaweed #dinner #dinnerrecipe #appetizer | The Missing Lokness Easy Sushi Bake
  • Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup #soup #hongkongfood #vegetables #beefbone #borschtsoup | The Missing Lokness Hong Kong Style Borscht Soup
  • Sangchu Geotjeori (Korean Lettuce Salad)
  • Purin (Japanese Caramel Custard Pudding)

missinglokness

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 We’ll stuffed ourselves Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 We’ll stuffed ourselves today with tons of these apple cheesecake bars! Shhh... Don’t tell anyone. I did a taste-test this morning & it was damn good! 🙊😋 Stay safe & healthy!
.
.
Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog
Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK? Oh man, we’re still u Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK? Oh man, we’re still unpacking. Lots of boxes to go! I hope we can finish most of them over the weekend, so we can relax & enjoy the holiday. I have put together a few last-minute recipes that are easy, different & great for a smaller dinner. You can find them on my blog. 
.
1) Curry-Roast Brussels Sprouts
2) Creamy Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
3) One Layer Lemon Sour Cream Cake
4) Raspberry Mandarin Rose Sangria
5) Smoked Sausage & Corn Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Need a new dessert for Thanksgiving? How about the Need a new dessert for Thanksgiving? How about these Apple Cheesecake Bars?🍎🍏 Creamy cheesecake swirled with fresh apple puree & top with sautéed apples. Rich, but there’re sweet & tangy apples & a hint of warm spices. I’m still dreaming about these & I will be making them for Thanksgiving.
.
.
Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness
.
.
https://themissinglokness.com/2020/11/12/apple-cheesecake-bars/
It has been quite a week. I think the sunshine is It has been quite a week. I think the sunshine is peeking through, but I’m cautious. I don’t want to celebrate until it’s pretty much set in stone. In the meantime, how about an egg sandwich to brighten up the day? Runny fried egg, spam, arugula, ketchup in a house made soft brioche. So GOOD!
.
.
🌟Egghead Cafe
  ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📍19929 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Today is the day!🗳 If you haven’t voted, ther Today is the day!🗳 If you haven’t voted, there’s still time! You have the power to vote for change! We dropped off our ballots a couple weeks ago. Now, it’s the waiting game. With record high turnout, election result is going to take a while to come in. Remember to be patient & take a deep breath (many deep breaths for me)! 🙊🤞🏻
If sushi is for summer time, this Easy Sushi Bake If sushi is for summer time, this Easy Sushi Bake is perfect for colder days! Imitation crab, avocado, Furikake, mayo, sriracha & rice. Baked until hot. Scoop a little bit on a piece of roasted seaweed, wrap and enjoy! Tasty & fun!
.
.
Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness
.
.
https://themissinglokness.com/2020/10/29/easy-sushi-bake/
Sometimes, you just need a dinner you can throw to Sometimes, you just need a dinner you can throw together quickly. This Baked Salmon w/ Honey Mustard recipe is the one. Take 5 minutes to prep, then bake in the oven. Flaky salmon with a good balance sauce. Sweetness, richness & acidity all in one.
.
.
Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness
.
.
https://themissinglokness.com/2020/10/21/baked-salmon-with-honey-mustard-sauce/
Election is just 3 weeks away. Voting early will h Election is just 3 weeks away. Voting early will help to reduce the chance of overwhelming our post office & polling places on Election Day. Either voting in person, mailing ballot early or dropping it over in official drop box, we got to do it now! We received our ballots over the weekend, so we will finish them & drop them off this week. 

In the meantime, I got you Orange Sandwich Cookies w/ Orange Ganache to munch on! Buttery cookies & chocolatey ganache with a hint of orange. Fun & tasty! Perfect snack for your Election Day!
.
.
Recipe link in profile ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness
.
.
https://themissinglokness.com/2020/10/13/orange-sandwich-cookies-with-orange-ganache/
Follow on Instagram
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Copyright © 2021 · The Missing Lokness · Privacy Policy