Chocolate Covered Coconut Marshmallows.
Hi hi. Say hello to the easiest itty bitty holiday treat in the universe.
So.
I am fascinated by all things marshmallow. It makes me feel like a child. Like, even the WORD marshmallow. It just sounds fun and fluffy and like a wonderful sugar cloud that I want to bounce on and attempt back handsprings on and take a long winter’s nap on and take a big fat bite of a snack when I need one.
I want to belt out “it’s a marshmallow world in the winter” at the top of my lungs and find the best acoustics in my house to do so. I want the snow to really be made of marshmallow just like I wished my walls were made of edible chocolate covered peanut butter.
Wish I was kidding.
I want to make homemade marshmallow everything. I’m already a marketer’s dream but if any beauty product has “marshmallow” in the ingredients (um, I have no idea how but some do and I’m sure it’s for idiots like me) I immediately buy it. Marshmallow candles? I’m doomed.
Regular bagged marshmallows don’t especially do it for me though. They never have. But! Homemade marshmallows? I can take down an entire pan by my lonesome.
This is one of my go-to, no-fail recipes to make for birthdays, parties, treat bags or homemade gifts. I mean, homemade marshmallows are one thing but coconut marshmallows… with chocolate… and more coconut!
Real deal I tell you.
I first made these for my mom over two mothers’ days ago (um, someone please check my apostrophes because I just spent 20 minutes and ten google lives trying to figure that one out, the internet has ruined me) when I deemed regular marshmallows “too boring” and wanted to spice it up a little.
But not with actual spice. Just with more… trashy flavor. You know. You get it.
They were the biggest hit EVER. My mom is the type of person that bakes a pan of brownies or an entire cake and can enjoy one sliver per day – nothing more, nothing less – she isn’t even tempted. She loves desserts and sweets but I’ve never seen her ask for a dessert or sweet like she does with this one.
I pretended like it was my best kept secret here but really… I just thought it might be too boring to share. But then. I made them last year for holiday gifts and our cookie tray, and I knew I had to share.
They are extra special around the holidays because they can serve multiple purposes (HELLO HOT CHOCOLATE) but they truly work any time of year. Especially these flavors!
To say that I’m a coconut chocolate freak would be a severe understatement, but I think you guys already know that.
I mean.
Can you just imagine THESE marshmallows in THIS hot chocolate. ???????
I KNOW.
Chocolate Covered Coconut Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 2 packets of gelatin
- 8 tablespoons of cold water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for sprinkling
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, flaked coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Place the gelatin in a small bowl and stir in the 8 tablespoons of cold water. Set aside. Spray an 8×8 pan with nonstick spray, then sprinkle some powdered sugar in the pan and shake well, dispersing it all over the pan, covering the entire thing.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining cold water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the gelatin mixture, whisking, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat. Add to the bowl of an electric mixer attached with a whisk. Let sit and slightly cool. Add in coconut extract, vanilla bean paste and salt. Beat on medium-high speed for 10-15 minutes, until white and glossy and shiny and thick. Spread in the 8×8 pan and top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired. Let sit for about 4 hours, or even overnight.
- Stir the coconut oil into the melted chocolate.
- Once the marshmallows are set, dip half of each in the melted chocolate. Or heck, dip them the whole way if you want! Right after dipping, sprinkle the toasted coconut on top. Let them sit for 30 minutes or so before serving.
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74 Comments on “Chocolate Covered Coconut Marshmallows.”
These look fabulous! I am making them as soon as I get a few of the ingredients. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!!!
I’m inspired to head off to the grocery store as well – totally worth it as busy as it will be =)
Mmm I want to eat these and drink these and yes. Your photos are gorgeous!!
Stunning photo’s. These pics scream “put me in a box and give as gifts for the neighbors”
I’ve never tried making marshmallows myself, but halllooooooo there chocolate covered coconut marshmallows. This.Is.Happening!
on my dessert table list!
Now you just need to add some toasted almond slices, and you have almond joy marshmallows!!! :)
Oh, my! Yeeeeeessss! Almond joy marshmallows FTW!
Oh Jess. i love regular chocolate marshmallows but the addition of toasted coconut is so dreamy. imagine a mocha chocolate coconut covered marshmallow. mmmmmm.
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with marshmallows, too! And that song has been stuck in my head all thanks to that Target commercial! I’ve been pinning marshmallow recipes like CRAZY. But these might be my favorite so far!
how long will they last in treat boxes? I feel an overwhelming need to bake the day before xmas to make sure my gifts are fresh! :(
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I think marshmallow is in beauty products because it’s a root! I have no idea what it does in beauty products, but I remember seeing marshmallow root in an actual jar at a hippy dip co-op a few years ago. Apparently, it’s good for the skin! http://wellnessmama.com/15243/marshmallow-root-herb-profile/ and can also be used in homemade marshmallows…no clue what it actually tastes like, though!
Any tips/tricks to cutting the marshmallows? Yours look perfect!
I keep telling Mom marshmallows sre super easy to make. With a proper candy thermometer if course which is why I haven’t done it recently. That and gelatine.
These look delicious. I thought about adding marshmallows in general to my cookie packages but never got around to it.
By the way you could simplify the sentence to “I made these two years ago on Mother’s Day” and avoid unecessary hassle and grammar issues. :-). I love the flexibility of the English language!
Oh my gosh. I actually just made marshmallows on Tuesday but I want to immediately make more just so I can make these. OMG yum.
These sound so good. Just wondering where do I get vanilla bean paste? Not familiar with it.
YUM! I posted homemade marshmallow snowmen the other day – great minds! These look seriously fantastic though!
There’s something about homemade marshmallows that’s just so amazing. And dipped in the chocolate, I’d have a hard time staying away from these! Pinned!
This is very timely because I just bought toasted marshmallow flavored coffee at target. YUM
Well these look out of control! I think I need to make these, right about now. Love it!
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My kids would love these! I have never made marshmallows but I think it’s time to try it now. :)
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Oooooo! Love me some marshmallows. These look great to eat on their own or in my hot chocolate!
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Wow these look incredible! That mug is really cute, too.
So yummy looking! Thanks for sharing!
love this! and love even more that they are corn-syrup free so I can have them :)
I’ve never made homemade marshmallows but these make me want to try! Yummy!
I have to say… these are amazing! I made these the other day and am in love! I love putting them in my hot chocolate! Im thinking of making them as xmas gifts for some friends and fmaily. Absolutely delicious! Will definitely be sharing this on my blog!
This looks amazing! Definitely going to try making these this Christmas!!
This is a very healthy and delectable marshmallow! I’m thinking of considering it as one of my deletable gifts for my friends this season!
I made a frugal attempt at making marshmallows today. The first try was a disaster, the second was much better. These might motivate me to make a third attempt (third times a charm, right?)
I love your marshmallow recipes! I can’t wait to try these and wow my coworkers with homemade marshmallows! :)
I’ve never met anyone fascinated by marshmallows. Awesome. Now I can cross that off my list. Ha! It is a fun word, I agree. And this is a fun recipe.
It reminds me of a candy, but can’t remember what it is. Probably chocolate covered Easter candy.
I have always wanted to make homemade marshmallows – these look truly wonderful!
It actually should just be “two Mother’s Days ago.” You’re not trying to make “Mother” plural, just “Day,” so you just add an “s” and you’re all set! And I, too, will totally be making those marshmallows!
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These look so fancy. What a delicious extra treat on top of rich hot chocolate.
I always make my marshmallows with egg whites so I love the idea of this simple (and vegan) method. Plus anything dipped in chocolate and coconut gets my vote any day of the week.
Gelatin isn’t vegan unfortunately.
…so um, these look TO.DIE.FOR.
all caps because it’s necessary. holy wow!
Those actually look really good. I would leave off the coconut, but they look de-lish.
Yes! This looks insane and so delicious!
Looks delicious!
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‘ten google lives’…ha ha ha!
I just made these today and they are amazing! Great recipe without using corn syrup!
Just made these marshmallows last night. This morning I am cutting them to give as gifts for the holidays, paired with some hot chocolate mix. I haven’t tried a set marshmallow yet, but licking the whisk attachment counts and they are delicious! Best marshmallow I have ever had.
I used 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 1 tsp of almond extract since I don’t have time to order vanilla bean paste from Amazon and my local grocer does not carry coconut extract.
My only inquiry is regarding the cooking spray; maybe I used too much. Upon removing my marshmallows from their pan, the bottoms are stained just a bit yellow from the spray. A little brushing and another coating of powdered sugar has seemed to fix the issue, but I am hoping to resolve this issue in future batches. Or could I substitute butter as the greaser, instead of the cooking spray? Maybe I just need a lighter hand with it? Any input is appreciated!
Hey Julie,
How many tablespoons of water did you put in the sugar mixture? The recipe calls for 8tbsp but that was added to the gelatin.
Totally missed 1/3 cup of water listed.
Help, I need some info in a hurry. We have grandchildren visiting this Christmas and I thought if the weather turned nasty or something we could make these but I don’t know how much gelatine is in a packet. Can you please let me know asap please? I know how busy you must be but pretty please? If you can’t I understand, been there already, or I wouldn’t have the grandchildren, right? How is Max?
i believe the packages are 1 oz??
Thank you for that.
Ahhhh these look so gooood! Girl, you never cease to amaze me! BEAUTIFUL!
Homemade marshmallows blow store bought ones away. I always make peppermint dipped in chocolate this time of year…but coconut and chocolate sound wonderful!
I’m making these for a Christmas party this week because they look AMAZING! I just went to buy all the ingredients and apparently my small town Walmart does not carry vanilla bean paste… Is there an alternative I could use? Thanks so much!