Mint marshmallow recipe

Did you know originally marshmallows came from a plant? Marshmallow (or marsh mallow or Althaea officinalis) is actually a herb! The scientific name of this plant comes form the Greek word "altho" which means to cure. Marshmallow is an amazing demulcent and soothes mucus membranes or any sort of irritated tissues. Here is a recipe that combines the modern counterpart/candy with the herb!

Sweet pillows of fluffy marshmallow flavored with peppermint. Any easy homemade marshmallow recipe ready in under an hour.

This Homemade Marshmallows recipe is so good that you'll never think about buying store-bought marshmallows ever again!

Making homemade marshmallows is seriously one of the easiest things. I first shared a basic homemade marshmallow recipe back in 2012 and recently updated it with some new photos because the originals were, well, not my favorite. Don’t worry, I still left some of the old photos too. It’s sort of fun to look back…

Looking for a healthier way to make your own marshmallows? These corn-syrup-free marshmallows are delicious, and a wee bit healthier than other options.

These homemade mint marshmallows are in a whole different realm when compared to their store-bought relatives. Made with easy-to-find ingredients, these make for an enjoyable weekend project, a lovely addition to your holiday candy and cookie assortments. Some tips: don’t make this without a stand mixer. If you try to make this recipe with a...Read More »

A peppermint marshmallow recipe made with green gel coloring and natural peppermint oil. Perfect for gifting Christmas cheer!

Adapted from the [Joy the Baker Cookbook|http://amzn.to/1UibUCO] (

Babkas, cheesecakes, small-batch cookie reicpes, a whole lotta chocolate and a ton of ways to rainbow cakes, breads and more.

Don't be intimidated by the thought of making your own marshmallows, like I was! These mint chocolate marshmallows are so easy and, did I mention, DELISH?!

Sweet pillows of fluffy marshmallow flavored with peppermint. Any easy homemade marshmallow recipe ready in under an hour.

If these minty, chocolate-dipped marshmallows remind you of a certain popular candy, you're right—we had them in mind, because they're one of our favorites. But we're also very fond of this chewy, lighter-than-air incarnation. For a more traditional take on marshmallows, see our recipe for [Homemade Marshmallows](/recipes/food/views/51152000) . And see [Make Your Own Marshmallows](http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/howtocook/primers/marshmallows) for additional recipes and tips.

Grab your chocolate and graham crackers!

The taste of homemade marshmallows far surpasses store bought! This recipe uses a handful of common ingredients and is simple to prepare. Perfect for the holiday season, hot cocoa or for s'mores!

Oh, pillowy matcha marshmallows with your grassy, earthy sweetness.. where did you come from? From my dreams? My pregnancy-induced cravings that know no bounds whatsoever? You know.. I once wrote a poem about pregnancy cravings,

a tray of marshmallows all decorated with chcolate and peppermints, title on top: Peppermint Marshmallows.

These rich, homemade marshmallows are a fun alternative to cookies when preparing homemade gifts. They pack lots of peppermint in every bite; for milder flavor, simply omit the optional peppermint oil.