Homemade Gingerbread Marshmallows Made with Gelatin and Maple Syrup

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Are you ready to take up your holiday treats a notch this year and impress your friends? These irresistible homemade gingerbread marshmallows will be your new secret weapon!

Infused with the warm, comforting flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these marshmallows will delight everyone’s taste buds and bring a touch of festive cheer to any gathering, or cup of cocoa.

We’ll walk you through the super simple process of making these gourmet spiced marshmallows from scratch. You may find yourself eating a few before you can even put them away like I always do! They go perfect with a cup of Homemade Hot Cocoa too.

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Tools for Making Marshmallows

• Stand Mixer with Whisk Attachment
• Saucepan or Pot
• Spatula
• Parchment Paper
• Baking Pan

Homemade Gingerbread Marshmallow Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Gelatin (use promo code: HINTOF10 for 10% off your purchase)
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 TBSP Molasses
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Allspice
• 1/8 tsp Cloves
• Cornstarch, Powdered Sugar, or Arrowroot Powder for Dusting

Instructions for Whipping up Gingerbread Marshmallows

1. Add water to mixing bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the top to bloom for a couple minutes
2. Heat maple syrup, molasses, and spices over medium-low heat until just simmering
3. Continue will gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes
4. While the mixture is heating, chunk up the gelatin with the whisk attachment
5. Line pan will parchment paper and sprinkle with powder of choice
6. Turn off heat and slowly pour hot mixture into gelatin
7. Start whipping on low speed, working your way up to high speed
8. Whip on high for 5-15 minutes (time depends on mixer and environment) or until mixture falls off of a spatula in dollops
9. Once whipped, QUICKLY pour mixture into prepared pan
10. Leave to cool in fridge for 30-60 minutes (or on counter for a couple of hours)
11. Cut as desired and coat with powder of choice to prevent sticking
12. Store in airtight container in fridge or on counter for a few days

Notes:

• Any size pan will work fine for this recipe
• When syrup mixture is heating it will foam up a bit before it calms back down into liquid
• I like to chunk up the bloomed gelatin to prevent any hard pieces, but it’s not necessary
• If you don’t have parchment paper, you can just coat pan with powder
• Work VERY QUICKLY when pouring marshmallows into the pan as it will start to set as soon as the mixer turns off
• If you really like cinnamon, you can add another 1/8 tsp or if you want a more mellow flavor add 1/2 tsp vanilla

The Art of Whipping Gingerbread Marshmallows

Add water to mixing bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the top to bloom for a couple minutes.

Add maple syrup, molasses, and spices to a pan.

Heat over medium-low heat until just simmering. Continue will gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.

While the mixture is heating, chunk up the gelatin with the whisk attachment.

Line pan will parchment paper and sprinkle with powder of choice.

Turn off heat and slowly pour hot mixture into gelatin.

Start whipping on low speed, working your way up to high speed.

Whip on high for 5-15 minutes (time depends on mixer and environment) or until mixture falls off of a spatula in dollops.

Once whipped, QUICKLY pour the mixture into the prepared pan. If you don’t do this quickly it will set before you can get it in the pan. It will still taste great, but it won’t be as pretty.

Leave to cool in fridge for 30-60 minutes (or on counter for a couple of hours).

Cut as desired and coat with powder of choice to prevent sticking. Store in airtight container in fridge or on counter for a few days.

Serving and Storing Homemade Marshmallows

We love serving our marshmallows with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. We also like to eat them plain! You may even want to try them in s’mores for a fun twist on a classic (we haven’t tried this yet so let us know if you do)!

Gingerbread marshmallows also make a cute hostess or holiday gift. Add a few marshmallows to a mason jar, tie on a cute bow, and voila!

Gingerbread marshmallows are the ultimate holiday treat. Easy to eat all on their own, or top your coffee or cocoa, these may stay on your menu all winter long!

Get into the holiday spirit and make a batch of your own gingerbread marshmallows today!