Homemade Marshmallows Cubes | The Cutest Holiday Gift Ever! (Part 1)

Make holiday gifting delicious
These homemade marshmallows & hot chocolate sticks are easier than you think!

‘Tis the season for cozy treats and DIY gifts! Today I’m showing you how to make homemade marshmallows and hot chocolate cubes on a stick — the cutest, yummiest little holiday gift you can package up for friends, neighbors, teachers… or keep for yourself. 😉

We start by blooming gelatin, then bring a simple syrup up to 240°F before whipping everything into that fluffy, glossy marshmallow goodness. I’ll walk you through every step, including the pan prep (lots of powdered sugar — trust me!), the mixing, the vanilla paste that saves the day, and how to let it set overnight so you get perfect marshmallows.

These pair beautifully with homemade hot chocolate cubes, and once you skewer them together, all you need is a mug of steaming milk for the coziest winter drink ever. They look adorable wrapped up as gifts and feel so homemade and thoughtful.

In this video you’ll learn:
How to make homemade marshmallows from scratch
How to prep the pan so nothing sticks
Exactly how to cook the sugar mixture to 240°F
My favorite vanilla paste for big flavor
Tips to make them come out perfect every time

Perfect for: holiday gifting, winter treats, Christmas baskets, teacher gifts, neighbor gifts, or just adding something special to your hot cocoa.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients:
• 3 packets Nox unflavored gelatin
• ½ cup cold water (for blooming)
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water (for the syrup)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
• Powdered (confectioners’) sugar for dusting

Equipment:
• Stand mixer with whisk attachment
• Medium saucepan
• Candy thermometer (important!)
• 9x12 pan
• Butter for greasing
• Sieve for dusting powdered sugar
• Spatula (for the sticky part!)

If you make these, let me know how they turn out — and tag me so I can see your holiday creations! ❄️