Description
Delightful and spooky Frankenstein Marshmallow Peeps perfect for Halloween or any sweet treat occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Black candy melts
- Candy eyes
- Edible markers
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
- Piping bag with a round tip
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over 1/2 cup of water in a small bowl and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and remaining water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 240°F.
- Remove the sugar syrup from heat and gradually pour it into the bloomed gelatin while mixing with a hand mixer on low speed.
- Add vanilla extract and green food coloring to the mixture. Beat on high speed for about 10 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Dust a clean surface with cornstarch and use a piping bag to create small ghost-like shapes.
- Let the Peeps sit for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Melt the black candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions.
- Attach candy eyes with melted candy and draw monster features with edible markers.
Notes
Try using mint or almond extract for flavor variations. Experiment with different food coloring shades for unique designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Peep
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg