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Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

December 20, 2016 by Sarah Menanix

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Last updated on April 8th, 2019

Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

Just in time for the holidays, it’s finally getting cold enough over here that I’m shivering through each spoonful of ice cream as I’m bundled up under blankets (dessert dedication). Without central heat, it’s (debatably) too cold for ice cream right now though (Oh hi over there with your -18°F windchill, Midwest/East Coast friends!). In times like these, I’ll happily swap out my tub of ice cream for homemade marshmallows swimming in a steamy mug of hot cocoa. Mittens optional.

Alanna and I are sharing an festive spin on hot cocoa + marshmallows that also happens to make an easy DIY gift (act surprised, friends!). We’ve dunked my matcha marshmallow Christmas trees in her creamy fresh mint hot cocoa and it’s holiday heaven.

Matcha Marshmallows

Matcha Marshmallows

Matcha Marshmallows

Matcha Marshmallows

Today’s wintry hot cocoa with homemade marshmallow trees pairing is inspired by the gingerbread hot cocoa topped with gingerbread marshmallow men that we made in collaboration with KitchenAid and Rodelle. We teamed up to create a five-video holiday recipe series – all shot in my KitchenAid equipped kitchen!

For that gingerbread hot cocoa we frothed up warm milk with Rodelle’s rich dark baking cocoa, spices, and molasses-laden dark brown sugar – then plopped the cutest gingerbread marshmallow men on top. Get ready to feel merry and bright.

While Alanna and I have been making videos together for a few years now, this past year, we teamed up more formally to make dozens of recipes and videos with various brand partners. We’re calling ourselves Storied Provisions. It’s all very new, but you can follow what we’re up to on our YouTube channel & Facebook page.

For now, head over to find the other four holiday-themed recipe videos we made with Rodelle & KitchenAid. There’s gluten-free almond oat pear cake, spiralized potato pancakes with spiced applesauce, cranberry vanilla cheesecake cups, and savory vanilla bean sweet potato gratin. Oh my!

Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

We didn’t put up a Christmas tree this year (for a number of reasons, not least of which is a mobile 10 month old baby), so I instead made cut-out matcha marshmallow trees to fill our house with some holiday cheer (it’s working).

I’ve found that you get cleaner shapes that also float more upright in hot cocoa with thinner marshmallows. However, if you’d prefer squares, use a 9×12 baking pan instead to get the tallest fluffiest marshmallows. If you do cut out your marshmallows into shapes, you’ll have festive marshmallows that you can wrap up as gifts with a jar of homemade hot cocoa mix and some tasty scraps to turn into matcha rice krispie treats for yourself. Win-win.

DIY Gift: Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

I made these matcha marshmallows corn syrup-free by subbing in brown rice syrup (found at Whole Foods). In a side-by-side comparison, while equally delicious, the brown rice syrup marshmallows were moderately less fluffy and sticky than the batch with corn syrup. Even still, they duped folks in a blind taste test, so I consider that a major success!

Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

Matcha and chocolate form an unlikely duo that’s got both Alanna and I swooning since the matcha chocolate cupcakes I made for my birthday potluck two years ago. Alanna added mint to matcha chocolate chip ice cream and the flavor trio plays a symphony in my mouth. Today we’ve brought the band back together for a merry warm sip that’s the ultimate winter comfort. Earthy bitter notes of matcha green tea melt and swirl around the surface of a deep dark chocolate cocoa spiked with bright fresh mint.

The recipe for the matcha marshmallow trees is below – get the recipe for the fresh mint hot cocoa (plus how to turn it into the perfect DIY gift) over on The Bojon Gourmet.

Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

Stay warm, my friends!

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Matcha Marshmallows with Fresh Mint Hot Cocoa

Matcha Marshmallows

Yield: 30-40 marshmallows

Ingredients

  • ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons matcha powder, divided (I use Encha organic culinary matcha)
  • 3 quarter-ounce packages unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 1 cup cold water, divided
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup brown rice syrup (or organic corn syrup)
  • 2 teaspoons Rodelle vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Sift together the powdered sugar with 2 teaspoons matcha powder.
  2. Line a lightly-oiled 10x15 baking sheet with parchment or wax paper (if you're not planning to use cookie cutters and you just want marshmallow squares, use a 9x12 baking pan). Lightly spray the paper with oil and gently dust it with a bit of the matcha powdered sugar. Set the matcha powdered sugar aside for later.
  3. In the bowl of the KitchenAid Stand Mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together the powdered gelatin and ½ cup of the water. Let sit while you prepare the rest.
  4. In a 3.0-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, brown rice syrup, and remaining ½ cup of water, and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Insert a candy thermometer and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the syrup reaches 240°F.
  6. Turn the stand mixer to low and gently pour the syrup into the gelatin mixture along the side of the bowl (to avoid splatters). Increase the speed to high and whip for about 15 minutes, until the mixture nearly triples in size and becomes white and fluffy.
  7. With the mixer on low, slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup of matcha powder, vanilla, and salt, and mix until completely combined.
  8. Pour the marshmallow cream into the prepared baking sheet and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Leave the pan to dry out, uncovered, overnight.
  10. The next day, dust the top of the marshmallows and a cutting board with the remaining matcha powdered sugar.
  11. Use the parchment paper to help you turn the marshmallows out onto the dusted cutting board. Use a lightly oiled cookie cutter to cut the marshmallows into shapes (reserve any excess trim for making rice krispie treats!) or use a warm knife to slice into squares.
  12. Toss each marshmallow in the matcha powdered sugar until it's no longer sticky on any side.
  13. Serve over warm fresh mint hot cocoa - get the recipe over on The Bojon Gourmet.
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13 Comments

  1. Allyson (Considering The Radish) -

    December 20, 2016 at 7:29 am

    Yesterday it was a balmy 7 degrees outside and I finished off a carton of ice cream that had been stashed away in the freezer. I promise, it’s never too cold to eat ice cream. ;)

    These marshmallows look fantastic. I’ve never made my own before, but your recipe sounds easy and approachable- I can’t wait to give it a shot.

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  2. traci | VanillaAndBean -

    December 20, 2016 at 7:43 am

    It IS freezing out, Sarah!! So cozy hot chocolate and fluffy marshmallow trees are SO needed right now! They are perfect in every way. I’ve not tried BRS in marshmallows and even if they’re not as fluffy, you’re giving us ‘better’ for us options, so thank you for that! I’m holding up a cup to clink clink with you (add the whiskey please!) xo

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  3. Liz @ Floating Kitchen -

    December 20, 2016 at 8:23 am

    No cold weather complaints from you California babes! Ha ha. Just kidding. I used to complain all the time about the weather when I lived on the West Coast. But now I’m suck back in the negative temperatures and I’m sort of wondering why I did. Lol.

    These mugs looks perfect and oh so festive. I’ve only made marshmallows once, but clearly, I need to do it again. These are so fun. And congrats on the new venture. You two are a total dream team!

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  4. Joyce @ Sun Diego Eats -

    December 20, 2016 at 11:00 am

    Sarah these are SUCH good action shots in this post!! And I’m super happy to hear you can make marshmallows with brown rice syrup I will totally sacrifice a wee bit of fluffiness for that swap.

    P.S. Can’t wait for more videos from you two!!!

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  5. bella -

    December 20, 2016 at 11:49 am

    love, love, love these! and you know how much I love matcha! gorgeous photograpy & I’ve been really enjoying your video collaborations with Alana & KitchenAid!

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  6. bella -

    December 20, 2016 at 11:50 am

    and yes, I just mis-spelled photography…oops! ;)

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  7. Sarah | Well and Full -

    December 20, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I LOVE this collaboration! The photos are so stunning and the recipe looks sublime. Cheers to you and Alanna! :)

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  8. amanda paa -

    December 20, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    these photos make me weak the knees. hot cocoa is a staple here, but matcha marshmallows are going to be a new addition! and i can’t wait to see all that you and alanna do with storied provisions. xo

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  9. christine desroches / my natural kitchen -

    December 21, 2016 at 5:39 am

    I’m about to go raid my cupboards, looking for gelatin. I know I have agar powder but fingers crossed! I am so excited to see marshmallows without corn syrup, so this post has totally made my day. I’m enormously behind on all my baking/shopping/wrapping/general preparations because I caught the flu at the end of last week so I’m trying to be deliberate in only doing the things that I really want to do for the holiday. For us, that meant decorating our tree last night and I’d like to do some baking today. It’s going to be a low-key Christmas but these marshmallows are totally going to up the cheer factor. Wishing you and your sweet little fam the most wonderful holiday! xo
    p.s. CONGRATULATIONS on your collab with Alanna to create Storied Provisions! You two are so wonderful together, I’m excited to see where this goes for you!

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  10. Carla -

    December 23, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    You two make the most beautiful things. MAN. (Also, DELICIOUS THINGS. I WAS VERY SURPRISED. Surprise!!!!)

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  11. Rob -

    December 30, 2016 at 7:43 am

    This has to be the cutest cup of hot chocolate! I’ve never made marshmallows before, much less matcha marshmallows! Can’t wait to try this out on the many cold, winter evenings we still have ahead of us. :)

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  12. Juliann -

    January 10, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    Do you have an alternative for gelatin? The marshmallows look so interesting.

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    • Sarah Menanix -

      January 10, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      That’s a good question! I’ve never made marshmallows without gelatin before, but Serious Eats posted a recipe using agar agar instead of gelatin – you could start with that and then add the matcha powder in! Hope this helps!

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