Description
Fun, fluffy homemade marshmallows decorated to look like the iconic Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters. Perfect for Halloween, themed parties, or nostalgic movie nights.
Ingredients
- 3 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water (for blooming)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Blue and red food coloring
- Edible marker or decorating gel (for faces)
- Cooking spray
- Marshmallow molds or 9×9-inch pan
Instructions
- In a mixer bowl, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Let bloom for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water over medium heat until it reaches 240°F. Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- With mixer on low, slowly pour hot syrup into gelatin mixture. Increase speed to high and beat until thick, fluffy, and white (10–12 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla extract during the last minute.
- Spray mold or pan with cooking spray. Mix powdered sugar and cornstarch; dust the pan or molds generously.
- Pour marshmallow mixture into prepared mold/pan. Smooth top with spatula. Dust with more powdered sugar/cornstarch mix.
- Let set uncovered at room temperature for 4–6 hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares or pop from molds. Decorate each marshmallow with blue food coloring (hat), red (ribbon), and use edible markers or gel for Stay Puft faces.
Notes
- Add peppermint or almond extract for different flavors.
- Dip finished marshmallows in chocolate or graham cracker crumbs for extra fun.
- Store-bought marshmallows can be used if short on time — just decorate them.
- Use silicone molds for consistent shapes and easy decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
