Place the sugar corn syrup salt and water in a saucepan (I like using golden syrup instead of corn syrup). Just like my vanilla marshmallow recipe (which is a HUGE reader favorite and one of the most popular posts on my blog!), you’ll have foolproof results with this recipe too. These marshmallows can be eaten just as they are. I mean they are freaking chocolate marshmallows! What more can you ask for? 😀 BUT, they are also fantastic in the following ways. Also prep a 8 or 9 inch square pan for the marshmallows. I usually rub a thin layer of butter or coconut oil on the pan, but now I line the pan with parchment paper instead. This way I can easily lift the marshmallows out from the pan and peel off the parchment paper. Some like to use cooking spray, but I prefer not to. Make the sugar syrup

Making marshmallows is SUPER easy! Chocolate marshmallows require an extra step than vanilla marshmallows, but they are still not complicated. After some rigorous recipe testing, it’s time to share my detailed, step by step recipe to make the most perfect chocolate marshmallows! These chocolate marshmallows are so soft and fluffy, and infinitely better than ANY store-bought marshmallows. They melt in your mouth. Mexican hot chocolate marshmallows– Add 1 tsp cinnamon + 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to the cocoa powder and bloom them together. White granulated sugar – You can use brown sugar as well, but then you may need to increase the whisking time.My vanilla marshmallow recipe is a troubleshooting guide on how to make classic marshmallow. For more details about all the fundamentals of making marshmallow, please see that post. Why this chocolate marshmallow recipe works

Cocoa powder – Use a good quality cocoa powder, since much of the flavor comes from this. I use callebaut extra brute cocoa powder, which is a dutch cocoa powder. It has an intense cocoa flavor without much of the bitterness. Place the water and gelatin in the mixing bowl, and gently mix to saturate the gelatin. Let it sit until the gelatin is fully hydrated (at least 10 minutes). Instant coffee– This is optional, but a little coffee deepens the chocolate flavor. Increase the amount of instant coffee that you add if you want to make mocha marshmallow. These marshmallows have a very long shelf life as long as they are stored well. Store them in a jar or container that is air-tight and leave them at room temperature. Do NOT store marshmallows in the fridge or freezer. Other variations of chocolate marshmallows

How to add flavor to marshmallows

To compensate for the extra water and ingredients that are being added to the marshmallow base, there are a couple of adjustments that need to be made. After the marshmallows are cut, coat each chocolate marshmallow with a light dusting of the mallow mix (roll the marshmallow in the mallow mix). Storage instructions Chocolate dipped chocolate marshmallows– Melt some chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, and then half dip the marshmallows.