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This homemade chocolate marshmallow recipe combines two delectable ingredients into one soft, pillowy, and tasty treat.

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Everybody knows that marshmallows are made infinitely better with chocolate.

Think about it. What are the BEST ways to eat marshmallows:

  • Dunked in hot chocolate
  • As marshmallow pops
  • Addictive choco-mallow
  • And, of course, you can’t forget s’mores.

So, it’s only natural that chocolate and marshmallows should be combined into one perfectly soft chocolate marshmallow.

These chocolate marshmallows are perfect on their own, with just the right hint of cocoa. But add them to s’mores or envelop them in a second layer of chocolate…

OMG. Heaven.

A large chocolate marshmallow pile with cocoa powder dust sprinkled around it.

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Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows Recipe

Yield: 54 marshmallows

Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows Recipe

Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows Recipe

This homemade chocolate marshmallow recipe combines two delectable ingredients into one soft, pillowy, and tasty treat

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Dusting Powder:

  • 1/4 C powdered sugar
  • 1/4 C cornstarch
  • 1/4 C cocoa powder

Marshmallows

  • 1/2 C + 2 T water
  • 1 T vanilla extract
  • 3 packs unflavored gelatin
  • 3/4 C corn syrup
  • 1/4 C honey
  • 1/2 C water
  • 1.5 C sugar
  • 1/4 C cocoa powder

Instructions

Prepare Your Pan

  1. Cut two pieces of parchment paper just the width of a 9-inch square pan, but long enough to curl up and over both sides of the pan.
  2. Layer the two pieces of parchment paper in the pan in opposite directions. Make sure you crease the paper into the bottom corners. Tip: A bit of cooking spray between the two layers helps hold the parchment paper in place.
  3. Spray the top layer of parchment with a light coat of butter-flavored cooking spray to help the marshmallow mixture separate after setting.
  4. Prepare a silicone spatula and a small (6-inch) offset spatula with butter-flavored cooking spray.

Make the Marshmallows:

  1. Whisk together 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Using a sieve, sprinkle some of the powder mixture onto the bottom of the pan. Set remaining mixture aside.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp cold water and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. Sprinkle 3 packs of gelatin on top of the mixture. Stir gently to ensure there are no lumps and set aside to bloom.
  4. Combine 1/2 cup water, 3/4 cup corn syrup, 1/4 cup honey and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar into a 3-quart or larger saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
  5. Allow the mixture to boil, without stirring. Use a candy thermometer to watch the temperature of the sugar mixture, and continue boiling until the mixture reaches about 240°F, about 8-10 minutes.
  6. Pour a small amount of syrup mixture into gelatin mixture and whisk on low. Slowly add the remaining syrup.
  7. Carefully sprinkle in 1/4 cup cocoa powder at medium speed. When well combined, increase speed to high and beat until tripled in volume and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
  8. Using prepared silicone spatula, scrape the mixture into the parchment covered pan. Use the prepared offset spatula to smooth out the top. Set aside to cool at room temperature overnight.

Cutting the marshmallows:

  1. When the marshmallows have completely set, use the parchment paper to pull the marshmallow block from the pan and place on a cutting board.
  2. Use a serrated knife to cut the marshmallows into 1 to 2-inch squares.
  3. Toss the marshmallows in the remaining powdered sugar mixture.

Notes

  • Resist the urge to stir the sugar as it boils. Doing so will cause the sugar to crystallize and will ruin the texture of the marshmallows.
  • These homemade chocolate marshmallows, provide a nice, light chocolate flavor. For a more intense flavor, try increasing the cocoa powder in the marshmallow mixture by a tablespoon or two.
  • Do not cover the marshmallows they set. Any covering will stick to the top of the marshmallows and ruin the smoothed out top.
  • Keep warm water at-hand while cutting to rinse off your knife if it gets too sticky.
  • Marshmallows are best if eaten within a few days, but will keep for a month or so if kept in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

54

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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© Leslie
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

Tips to Get a Delicious Chocolate Marshmallow:

  • Resist the urge to stir the sugar as it boils. Doing so will cause the sugar to crystallize and will ruin the texture of the marshmallows.
  • These homemade chocolate marshmallows provide a nice, light chocolate flavor. For a more intense flavor, try increasing the cocoa powder in the marshmallow mixture by a tablespoon or two.
  • Do not cover the marshmallows they set. Any covering will stick to the top of the marshmallows and ruin the smoothed out top
  • Keep warm water at-hand while cutting to rinse off your knife if it gets too sticky.
  • Marshmallows are best if eaten within a few days, but will keep for a month or so if kept in an airtight container.

A plate with chocolate marshmallow rows.

Now, It’s Your Turn

So, now that you have the recipe, you’re only one night away from enjoying a light and delicious chocolate marshmallow. Who needs hot chocolate with these around? Yum.

You may want to go also check out recipes for homemade graham crackers…and then you’ll be all set for summer s’mores! Talk about heaven…

How chocolatey do you like your marshmallows?
What would you add to a chocolate marshmallow for amazing s’mores?

 

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About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. Living with metastatic breast cancer since 2022, she is determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  3. Vicky says

    If anyone hasn’t made homemade marshmallows before, they must try them So much different than store bought. Imagine the s’mores you can make with these.

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  7. Teresa says

    I’m usually not a fan of marshmallows, but these I want to try! Pinned to The Really Crafty Link Party Pinterest board. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

  12. Shirley Wood says

    I just gained 2 lbs just licking my lips! We enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire pit! Such an easy recipe! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Shared!

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  14. GiGi Eats says

    I tried to make marshmallows once. Ha. THAT DID NOT WORK. But I was also at a really high elevation, so I think that’s really the reason why it failed !

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  15. Julie says

    I have never tried making marshmallow but I go love it and so does my youngest. He’s recently become a vegetarian so has given up on marshmallow from the shops as it’s never vegetarian, but now I could surprise him with some that he can have 🙂

    Reply

  18. Grandma's House DIY says

    That looks so delicious! We would love for you to consider joining us at our To Grandma’s House we go link party – it starts every week on Wednesday and every share gets pinned, thanks!

    Reply

  19. candy says

    Going to have to add these to my list of things I want to make. Found you on Blogger’s Pit Stop Link Party

    Reply

  21. Rebecca - Glutarama says

    oooh! not a massive fan of marshmallow normally but i was intrigued and clicked on your post, this not only sounds simple to make but it also actually sounds like a treat I’d like to eat too!

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  23. Nikki Gwin says

    I love the idea of homemade marshmallows and have had that recipe pinned for years, but now…. CHOCOLATE! mmmmm…
    I am featuring your recipe on this weeks OVER THE MOON LINK PARTY which goes live tonight at 5 pm central(Sunday). Please stop by to see and link up again!
    🙂 gwingal

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  24. Teresa says

    I’ve never thought about making marshmallows, but if you are going to make them they should definitely be chocolate! My grandchildren would love these. Thank you for sharing on Party in Your PJ’s!

    Reply

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