Homemade Marshmallows

Fluffy, pillowy homemade marshmallows are such a treat to have on hand. These marshmallows are made with unflavored gelatin, corn syrup, sugar, and a splash of vanilla for flavoring. Learn how to make homemade marshmallows from scratch for a sweet treat.

Two homemade marshmallows stacked on top of each other sitting on a green jadeite plate with a silver canister behind them

You can just eat the marshmallows as a treat or top a cup of hot chocolate or this s’mores milkshake. We love making up a batch or two of these marshmallows and having them on hand. These are so much better than buying a bag at the store! Or use these for making s’mores brownies for a sweet treat to end the week.

Reasons Why Making Homemade Marshmallows Are A Great Idea…

  • Homemade tastes better than store-bought marshmallows!
  • Easy to make, and much easier than you probably think.
  • Makes a great homemade gift for teachers, co-workers, neighbors, etc.
  • Budget-friendly treat.
Homemade marshmallow being held in a hand

Ingredients Needed

Unflavored Gelatin: Make sure to use unflavored for this recipe portion. It is going to create the base for the marshmallows.

Cold Water: I recommend filtered water so it doesn’t alter the flavor of the marshmallows.

Sugar: Granulated sugar is used to help sweeten up the marshmallows.

Salt: A little sprinkle of salt is needed to help bring out the flavors in the ingredients.

Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract is what I used for adding that sweet vanilla flavor to the marshmallows. You can swap with a different flavor of extract to change up the flavor of the marshmallows.

Powdered Sugar: To help the marshmallows not be sticky to the touch, powdered sugar is used. It coats them and makes them easy to pick up and eat and does not offer that sticky texture.