Martha Stewart Living, December 2003
Dust these Marshmallow Snowflakes with cornstarch to keep them from sticking to each other in storage; they'll keep in an airtight container up to a week.
1. Spread the marshmallow mixture on a rimmed baking sheet with an offset spatula.
2. Once the mixture is firm, use cookie cutters coated with nonstick cooking spray to punch out the flakes.
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can you use prepackaged marshmallows?
I've made these a couple of times for my daughter who loves hot chocolate. didn't make any last year and got a BIG HINT this year for them. I don't have a snowflake cutter but I use what I have. I even put the "leavings" in with the nicely cut ones. I have no trouble making them.
I tried this marshmallow recipie and it was very difficult to work with and turned out tough. Half of the marshmallow stuck to the mixing bowl. I was disappointed.
Homemade marshmallows are amazing. They make great hostess gifts as well, or stocking stuffers. Try adding a drop of food coloring to make leaves for fall, hearts for valentines or witch hats for Halloween. The possibilities are endless. Instead of cornstarch try flour or a mix of flour and sugar to coat for storage.