Peppermint Muddy Buddies Marshmallow Bites Recipes

EASY PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Generously grease bottom and sides of 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with butter; dust with 1 tablespoon of the powdered sugar. In bowl of stand mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water to soften; set aside.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 cup water over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling; cook without stirring about 30 minutes to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a ball that holds its shape but is pliable; remove from heat.
• Slowly pour syrup into softened gelatin while beating on low speed. Increase speed to high; beat 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is white and has almost tripled in volume. Add peppermint extract; beat on high speed 1 minute. Pour into baking dish, patting lightly with wet hands. Drop food color randomly onto top of marshmallow mixture. Pull table knife through food color to create swirl pattern over top. Let stand uncovered at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Dust cutting board with about 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Place remaining powdered sugar in small bowl. To remove marshmallow mixture, loosen sides from dish and gently lift in one piece onto cutting board. Using sharp knife greased with butter, cut into 1-inch squares (11 rows by 7 rows). Dust bottom and sides of each marshmallow by dipping into bowl of powdered sugar. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 weeks.

HOT CHOCOLATE WITH PEPPERMINT MUDDY BUDDIES MARSHMALLOW BITES

Steps:

• Butter square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Place marshmallows and butter in large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in cereal. Press in pan.
• Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour or until firm. Cut into desired shapes such as cubes, squares or rectangles. Or, use small cookie cutters (spray with cooking spray) to cut into festive shapes such as gingerbread people, stars, holly leaves, trees, etc. Cover loosely with waxed paper or foil; set aside until serving time.
• In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and cocoa. Using wire whisk, gradually stir in milk and half-and-half until well blended. Cook and stir over medium heat until thouroughly heated (do not boil). Remove from heat.
• Add chocolate chips; stir constantly with whisk until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla. To serve, pour hot chocolate into 4 mugs or cups. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles. Thread desired number of marshmallow bites onto decorative skewer or pick and place in mugs.

EASY PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOWS

Steps:

• Line a 9x9 pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top. Spray plastic wrap lightly with cooking spray. Place the 6 tablespoons of warm water in a large bowl, and sprinkle gelatin on top. Let gelatin soften in the water for 5 minutes.
• Combine the white sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a tall saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one full minute, 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Pour the hot syrup over the softened gelatin, and add the salt. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until the mixture increases in volume and holds a peak, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
• Pour into prepared pan, add several drops of red food coloring, and swirl with a toothpick. Cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours. Cut into 18 squares, using a knife sprayed with cooking spray. Combine cornstarch and powdered sugar in a bowl. Toss cut marshmallows in the reserved powdered sugar mixture. Store in airtight container or resealable plastic bag.

MUDDY BUDDIES® HAZELNUT PEPPERMINT POPS

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave hazelnut spread and milk chocolate chips uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Place snack mix in shallow dish.
• Insert lollipop sticks into marshmallows; dip into chocolate mixture. Roll in snack mix to coat almost completely. Place on cookie sheet.
• Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.

FLUFFY PEPPERMINT PIE

Steps:

• Mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly in bottom and up side of ungreased pie plate, 9x1 1/2 inches.
• Place marshmallows and milk in large microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring once, until marshmallows are melted. Refrigerate about 25 minutes or until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
• Beat whipping cream, food color and peppermint extract in chilled medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Stir marshmallow mixture until blended; fold into whipped cream. Fold in crushed candies. Mound mixture into crust. Cover and freeze about 5 hours or until frozen. Cover and freeze any remaining pie.

PEPPERMINT MUDDY BUDDIES BARK

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper, foil or cooking parchment paper. Place vanilla coating in 8-cup microwavable measuring cup or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth; stir in 3/4 cup of the cereal. Place chocolate chips in 4-cup microwavable measuring cup or 2-quart microwavable casserole. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until almost melted. Stir until smooth; stir in 3/4 cup of the cereal.
• Spread vanilla mixture on lined cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Spoon chocolate mixture randomly over vanilla layer; marble with knife to create swirls showing both white and dark chocolate (do not mix colors completely). Sprinkle with remaining cereal; pressing gently. Let stand about 1 hour or until cool and hardened. Break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.