Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows

{all you need. target actually has everything, one and done!}

I posted on Instagram last week a preview of my homemade peppermint marshmallows.  I had seen them on another blog and decided it would be fun for the holidays.  I used Martha Stewart's recipe here: link (includes video!).  I have now made it 3 times and have it memorized; it is so simple!  Also since the recipe is just sugar, it cleans up well with water. The recipe is simple but I've included some tips I learned along the way.

As you know by now, I would normally never make something with these ingredients.  I refused to tell Paul what was in them and didn't even bother him to try them.  I am giving them out to friends and using them for a hot cocoa bar I'm putting together (more on that this week!).  I decided to let it go and just have fun with it.  I hope you do too! 

{a hand mixer would work, but a standing mixer is much easier}

{the recipe says to mix for 12 minutes, but I only mixed for 5-6 minutes or until thick & sticky}


{coat your spatula in pam or vegetable oil which will make spreading easier}


{I bought crushed peppermint candy at Target for the topping}


{let sit overnight for best results}


{line the pan with plastic wrap then use pam or oil to ensure the marshmallow will pop out easily}


{you can cut into square or get creative with small cookie cutters}s




{this sweet baby won't be getting close to these treats}


{sorry sweet pea}