Eggnog marshmallows are truly a unique and tasty holiday treat. Not only do they combine two traditional festive flavors, but they also have a soft, fluffy texture that melts in the mouth upon consuming.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Holiday
Keyword Egg Nog Marshmallows Recipe, eggnog marshmallows
Add the water to a bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin on top. Set the bowl aside.
Add the eggnog, sugar, and maple syrup to a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Stir in the pan until the sugar dissolves. This will take about 4 minutes.
Simmer the mixture until the candy thermometer reads 240 degrees F. This will take about 8-10 minutes, and the bubbles will not be popping as quickly)
Pour that mixture until the water and gelatin mixture and whisk with your mixer on low.
Once it's mixed, turn the mixer to high and beat until fluffy. It takes about 8-10 minutes.
Put a little bit of nutmeg in, and then add the vanilla. Mix well.
Add parchment paper to an 8X8-inch pan. Spray with nonstick spray and then pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan.
Leave the mixture to set for 8 hours at room temperature.
Once that time has passed, remove it from the pan and put it on a lightly dusted surface.
Slice with a serrated knife.
Combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch. Toss the marshmallows in the mix and then dust them with cinnamon or nutmeg.