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| Hot Cocoa and Homemade Marshmallows Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence Show: Food Network Specials Episode: All-Star Holiday Gifts Overall User Rating:  |
good
12/31/2007 at 01:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it is good
Needs adjusting
12/31/2006 at 02:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cocoa needs a little adjusting. I gave it out as christmas presents. It needs more sugar, more cocoa, less bittersweet chocolate, less cinnamon, and more powdered milk.
Outstanding!!
12/31/2006 at 08:34am
User: Martha from Tarpon Springs, FL User Rating:
I have made both the hot cocoa and marshmallows on three separate occasions to give as gifts ... each time they turned out perfect and delicious! I never tried making marshmallows before, so I was somewhat hesitant. But they were a cinch to make ... light, fluffy, and oh so yummy. Thanks Tyler!!
Great Hot Chocolate
12/30/2007 at 01:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is such an easy mix to make, and probably the best hot chocolate I've ever had. Instead of using water, I use non-fat milk and only 1/4 cup of the mix, and it's very rich tasting, even without the marshmellows.
Tasty
12/29/2007 at 09:48pm
User: Cindy from Clarkston, MI User Rating:
I followed the recipe directions exactly. The marshmallows came out great! Very light and fluffy. I can't imagine putting all that marshmallow into an 8 x 8 pan, though. It filled a 13 x 9 x 2 pan to the top. I liked the hot chocolate, but putting 1/2 cup of mixture to 1 cup of water makes it much too sweet. After reading the other reviews, I think I will try it with milk next time instead of water, and I'll definitely use less.
Great Recipe/Gift!!!
12/29/2007 at 02:53pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
Gave this out as Christmas gifts and it was a big hit! I made 6 double batches in a huge bowl and left out the powdered milk and enclosed instructions for 1-2 heaping Tbsp. per 1 C. of milk. I also used half semisweet and half milk chocolate. The marshmallows came out great and people were impressed. I used 4 packs gelatin and about a 1 1/4 C. of water and spread the mixture in a baking sheet which yielded 54 marshmallows. I also let them set almost 24 hrs. The texture was perfect. The marshmallows were delicious with the hot cocoa, really nice texture and creamy when melting.
The marshmallows were a hit with everyone
12/29/2006 at 02:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did not use the recipe now posted - I used the orginal which was 1/4 cup gelatin (4packets) to 1 cup water. Other than that I pretty much followed the directions and my marshmallows came out great and everyone who tried them loved them - especially how they melted in the hot chocolate, making it even creamier and smoother. The only things I did at all differently 1. My standing time for gelatin/water may have been more than 10 minutes, and I did whip it with a whisk as I added the sugar to it. 2. My cooking time for the sugar/gelatin mixture was a little longer. I cooked until mine was pretty liquid, when stirred could see clear under the white melted top. 3. I have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, and slowly moved my speed to the highest, and beat it for about 8-10 minutes. 4. I thought using the 8x8 pan made the marshmallows too high, so on later batches, I used a longer pan, making them shorter. 5. Between the 3 hours or overnight, I let them sit on the counter overnight, not cutting them until morning. (It was a good 8-12 hours)
Marshmellows?
12/29/2006 at 01:38pm
User: Anna from Newton, MA User Rating:
Hot chocolate is great and actually the marshmallows tasted great as well, however they did not remain dry. The became watery on the outside and sticky. I didn't through them out because they still tasted great in the hot chocholate. However, can ou tell me what I might have done wrong to cause them to get weepy and stickly. The consistency of them and taste were wonderful, I just need them to stay nice for gifts?!! Thank you...Anna
Marshmallows.....
12/28/2006 at 05:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The hot cocoa was great, but the marshmallows didn't work for me :(
Healthy Alternative
12/28/2006 at 05:07pm
User: Cheryl from San Pedro, CA User Rating:
This receipe is a healthy alternative to sugar-free hot chocolate mix because it does not have any hydrogenated oils in it. I used 1/4 cup Splenda instead of sugar and it became a healthy gift packed with antioxidents! I also included a jar of Fluff (retro packaged marshmallow spread) and our friends and family loved it!
Hummmm Good!
12/27/2007 at 07:05pm
User: Joni from Azusa, CA User Rating:
My family and I are always looking for a new recipe to try and hopefully add it to our family tradition. Seeing how we love cooking naturally we went searching for recipes on Food Network. We came acrossed this Recipe for Homemade Marshmallows and had to try it. Both my boys were able to help, they are 17 & 13, in the cooking part. Now the youngest is very picky and had already shared his concern before sampling. So we let the marshmallows set for 3hrs then 12hrs in the fridge (for best set up and flavor). Then pulled it out and woow! This was an instant hit with my whole family, and my co-workers. If you are looking for a neat recipe to try out with your kids try this one! Kids of all ages will enjoy this eloquent,sticky melt in your mouth treat. I must say this, you have to have the hot-coco to go with it. :) Way to go Food NetWork!
YUK!
12/27/2006 at 03:28am
User: MARLENE from Lake St. Louis, MO User Rating:
I consider myself a pretty good cook, and saw Tyler make these marshmallows on the show and I usually like anything he makes, but these were a DISASTER. They were tasteless. I added some vanilla extract, and I wish I would have added a little salt. They never did dry out to be of the right consis- tency. It was a lot of work for nothing. I ended up throwing the whole mess in the trash. I too saw Ina's recipe, and will definitely do her's
Ick
12/26/2007 at 04:30pm
User: Greg from Reading, PA User Rating:
I didn't make the marshmallows, but this hot chocolate recipe is nasty. I'm wondering if this is a typo, the ratio of powder (1/2 cup) to water (1 cup) doesn't really make much sense. The drink itself is bitter and gritty. At least it was fairly easy and cheap to make.
Great Gift for the Holidays!
12/26/2006 at 05:15pm
User: Robert from Vacaville, CA User Rating:
We put the recipe together pretty easily. But, like some others, the marshmallows didn't come out the first time. The second time we let it cook a little bit longer and they came out GREAT! Went to the local 99cents store and bought some 99cent plastic containers and gave them as gifts to the neighbors with kids. They loved it! So much so that the mom's asked for the recipe!
Decent Cocoa, Deflated Marshmallows
12/24/2007 at 04:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Nothing wrong with the cocoa, but the marshmallows didn't work at all for me. Maybe I did something wrong, but while mixing the gelatin concoction, it wouldn't stiffen up. Don't know what went wrong. Think I'll try Alton's recipe next time.
Tasty---but one small change
12/24/2007 at 08:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a crowd pleaser at my family gathering. BUT...I did double up on the powdered milk. since I could only find fat free instant milk...it was not too creamy. once i did that...GREAT!
Hot Cocoa was great...now the marshmallows is a different story.
12/24/2006 at 11:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had great raves for the hot cocoa. The cinnamon was a great little something extra to remind us of the holiday smells and memories. The marshmallows didn't come out as planned. I believe it might have been the water content in the gelatin. I'm going to give it a second go around, though. It's definitely worth a shot.
Marshmallow--2 thumbs up!
12/24/2006 at 07:37pm
User: Amy from SAVANNAH, TN User Rating:
WOW! The homemade marshmallows were AMAZING! SO easy to make! My kids went wild over them! This is a keeper for the future!
Yikes!
12/23/2007 at 11:03pm
User: Majsan from Cumberland, RI User Rating:
This recipe bombed! It might have been user error (but I don't think so, I was very careful with the directions. it came out soupy and wet on the bottom, and just fell apart when I tried to cut it. Not so good. Try Alton Brown's recipe, it works great.
WOW
12/23/2007 at 06:51pm
User: Renda from Pacifica, CA User Rating:
I am reading the reviews and it is unreal. I just made the hot cocoa mix, tried it and it is outrageous! Then, I tried the marshmellows....unbelieveable! Both are excellent. For those of you who ended up with something you weren't expecting, how is it that you find fault with the food network? Try it again, or not. I am thrilled with the recipes, Tyler and the Food Network for supplying us with the recipes! THANKS!
its ok
12/23/2006 at 06:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
after reading the tons of reviews for this recipe i will have to alter my cards for the hot cocoa saying only 2 heaping teaspoons and not 1/2 cup...also use milk not water, things taste much better that way...and i had the same problem with the soupy marshmallows. i will now use less water and 4 packets of gelatin and let it simmer longer. i hope that is my problem and not the stand up mixer becuase that wont be fair that i cant make this recipe becuase i cant afford a stand up mixer...
What a pleasant surprise!
12/23/2006 at 11:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Cooking ingredients to certain temperatures and beating a certain length of time will turn out the way that person makes it. It does make it a little more difficult. I had seen some marshmallows in a gourmet food catalog and they were quite pricey. Then I watched this program and decided I could do it. They turned out tall, puffy & square just like the gourmet marshmallows I saw in the catalog. Now I'm making them again and sending them around the country with the hot cocoa mix.
dont be discouraged by previous reviewers- these are great!
12/22/2006 at 07:49pm
User: Linda from Collingswood, NJ User Rating:
I found that with some patience, the marshmallows were surprisingly easy to make! Here are my tips... 1. I needed to simmer the sugar and gelatin water longer than the recipe called for (I might have had the heat on too low). What you want is for all the granules of sugar to be dissolved so you don't end up with grainy marshmallows. 2. Take your time waiting for the final marshmallow mixture to get thick. If you have a KitchenAid mixer, this is so easy! This took quite a while, but it was worth the wait! My marshmallows were a perfect, smooth consistency the next day. Enjoy!
Not a total disapointment
12/22/2006 at 12:38pm
User: HEATHER from atlanta, GA User Rating:
maybe i did something wrong but ended up with an 8x8 dish, and a 9x13 FULL of marshmallows. They tasted good, but definately ooey-gooey and slimy. Just wondering with the eggwhites how to store and how long they keep-a little salmonella pshycho!
good
12/22/2006 at 12:33pm
User: lucy from chapman, KS User Rating:
i loved it
Don't Try This Recipe
12/22/2006 at 02:21am
User: joanne from Scappoose, OR User Rating:
Food Network made a fool out of me. I watched the show with the lovely fluffy plump homemade marshmellows - they sounded like such a wonderful thing to make. I made the recipe before it was revised - total failure even though I followed the directions exactly. I then went back to the website and found the revised recipe - Total Failure!!!!!! What a dissappointment that Food Network would publish such a gross error! Don't waste your ingredients.....its a total waste of time and effort. Two thumbs down!!!!!!! I'm off to other cooking websights
cocoa was good - marshmallows awful!
12/21/2007 at 05:07pm
User: Tracie from Mantua, OH User Rating:
Sorry Tyler - I love you but these marshmallows were terrible! Ina has a much better recipe. The cocoa was good - I liked it better with milk chocolate instead of bittersweet chocolate.
yummy marshmallows
12/21/2007 at 12:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I followed the recipe as rewritten and have lovely fluffy marshmallows. I did beat them with a hand mixer for about 25 minutes... but it was worth it!! I also let them sit overnight, more than 12 hours. This resulted in delicious, fluffy, gorgeous marshmallows. I think that all the people with complaints could try this and would be rewarded with yummy homemade marshmallows! I am wondering the best way to store, considering the egg whites...
Yay Tyler!
12/21/2006 at 11:03am
User: S. Cornelia from Southgate, MI User Rating:
This is really tasty! I made this and I no longer buy the mix. It is easy to make and tastes fantastic. I make a huge amount and keep it on hand for those chilly days when you need something to warm you from the inside. It makes nice gifts too.
...but use the original recipe!
12/20/2006 at 11:55pm
User: Tony from Hortonville, WI User Rating:
Like so many other people, I think the original recipe that was posted was better. The marshmallows were firm and had a wonderful consistency. The second recipe with less gelatin and more water produced soft and slimy marshmallows. Do not let the gelatin mixture cool to room temp. If it hardens too much to pour, reheat it slightly until it is liquid again. As a variation, I added a 1/2 tsp of peppermint extract and a few drops of red food coloring to make a very tasty peppermint marshmallow. To make them even better, coat the pieces in melted chocolate and let it harden. You'll have an excellent piece of candy on your hands!
A link to the past
12/20/2006 at 09:08pm
User: Maximillian from Overland Park, KS User Rating:
If there was ever a way to keep the mind fertile it would have to be active taste buds and a good receipe. This one is a fine example. Take one sip of this delicious Hot Cocoa and revel in the white moustache as well as the instant flashback to childhood. One sip and I was back in my grandpa's cabin, curled up next to the woodstove on a cold winter's night. The only difference is that THIS hot cocoa is nearly richer than the memory! Yum, yum, yum!
Best Ever
12/19/2006 at 03:52pm
User: grey from tucson, AZ User Rating:
Just like the classic cocoa you were raised on, brought to the gourmet but homemede level. The cinnamon makes this a delightful hot cocoa drink. I also tried adding instant coffee for a Mocha falvored one.
Marshmallows!
12/19/2006 at 01:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made the marshmallows and they came out great but I used 4 packets and 1 1/8 cup of water. The 3 tablespoon (3 packets) with 2 cups of water they came out to sticky. I think it is to much water. Please change it back to your 1st recipe the marshmallows turn out much better. I have made 5 batches trying different measurements. I just love them and the hot cocoa. I am giving them away for gifts. Just thought you might want to check your recipe again. Thanks!
too wet
12/18/2007 at 05:54pm
User: DebraLeem from Dallas, TX User Rating:
While to cocoa was delicious, the marshmallows were too wet and sticky.
Marshmallows way too sweet
12/18/2006 at 11:53pm
User: Shawn from Alta Loma, CA User Rating:
My wife and I made this to enjoy while we made Christmas cookies. While the cocoa was good, the marshmallows were WAY too sweet and ruined the flavor of the cocoa. Next time, I'll use Ina's recipe for marshmallow.
NA
12/18/2006 at 11:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
NA
not quite right!
12/18/2006 at 10:38pm
User: MELISSA from Stockton, CA User Rating:
followed the revised recipe and referenced the show (which i tivoed) and the marshmallows taste like marshmallows but do not have the texture of a marshmallow. they are very soft, almost like trying to hold foam between your fingers. it just flops apart. tyler has never lead me astray before. very disapointing.
nice 'n chocolatie
12/18/2006 at 09:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I only made the hot chocolate and cautiously stated it after reading the mixed reviews. Yummy! And, my chocoholic son liked it too. It's rather thin and watery looking but add to taste. After tripling the recipe, I canned three jars as gifts and kept on for home.
Love the marshmallows
12/18/2006 at 07:44pm
User: Kim from memphis, NY User Rating:
I have made this recipe more than 3 times in the last month. I have been going by the first printed one. Everytime it has worked great. I even covered some in chocolate for gifts for family members, who loved them. Great recipe and a great gift idea.
Didn't make, but have a suggestion...
12/18/2006 at 07:32pm
User: Jeanette from Burleson, TX User Rating:
I was planning on trying these marshmallows, but after reading the reviews decided I would stick with Ina Garten's Toasted Coconut Marshmallows. They are wonderful, stiff, use no egg whites and make a 9X13" pan of beautiful marshmallows. Just omit the toasted coconut! Or make both ways.
great gift idea
12/18/2006 at 06:13pm
User: judy from Traverse CIty, MI User Rating:
This was just the thing I was looking for as a unusual gift. Most of my friends had no idea that you could make marshmallows at home. I love to give home made gifts and this one is a winner. Thanks
disaster relief please !!!!!
12/18/2006 at 03:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Where do I start the blob of goo for marshmallows or the overly rich cocoa. This was going to be my gift to our entire family. I am out of money & time. I have used this site for a long times and have never had a recipe turn out so badly. It is totally different from the show. What am I going to do now. I can't serve people something that I can't palate myself. It's going to be a sad x-mas this year :(
What a disaster!
12/18/2006 at 02:23pm
User: Jennifer from Boonton, NJ User Rating:
As I type this the marshmallow mixture is being whipped by my stand mixer. I followed the recipe to the letter and it will not whip up into stiff peaks, this is going on 15 minutes of whipping at #4, i can't go any higher, as the mix is so watery it will splash everywhere. I was totally mislead by the foodnetwork comment that the receipe had been retested. If they tested it they would know it doesn't work. I have already made the hot cocoa and was planning on making the marshmallows to round out the gifts. Can someone please set this recipe straight before I waste any more time, effort and confectioner's sugar?
hot hot hot
12/18/2006 at 02:10pm
User: Jacqueline from Visalia, CA User Rating:
graet gift idea for the whole family for this christmas season also for the winter to have with you family thanks for this teriffic idea.
Help
12/18/2006 at 01:12pm
User: Lana from Debary, FL User Rating:
I JUST poured the marshmallow into a pan right now..and am planning cutting nice marshmallows in about 3 hours... BUT.. Unfortunately I did it the way the recipe says.... and I just read all of your reviews and I'm now certain that what I just created won't work. Can someone set the recipe straight..I was planning on making these marshmallows and putting them in a Christmas gift basket. Please write the recipe correct without saying what the recipe said before...and what tyler said vs. what it says now. Just write the recipe out that makes these wonderful fluffy mallows. Thanks sooo much.
Hot Cocoa
12/18/2006 at 12:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this recipe is a nice way to beat the cold and make someone feel at home.
Gooey mess
12/17/2006 at 10:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After reading the reviews of others and hearing that the recipe is different than what Tyler did on the show, it's no wonder it was a gooey mess! I didn't think he let the gelatin cool to room temp before folding it in the egg whites! Maybe I will try this again with some of the ideas posted but not before Christmas! :)
didn't work
12/17/2006 at 09:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i made the marshmallows today...or at least tried to make them. i watched the show 2x and made it just like tyler demonstrates...but it didn't work at all. what a mess! i think i will make the hot cocoa and buy some gourmet marshmallows and call it a day.
Marshmallows=white glob
12/17/2006 at 07:38pm
User: Susan from HANSON, MA User Rating:
I printed out the recipe after the first airing of the show a few weeks ago. I just got around to making the marshamallows. First, the ingredients list had 2 cups of cold water then only one cup water listed to mix with the gelatin. I tried it with one cup and it was not pourable. I had remembered Tyler poured the gelatin into the mixer, so I added another cup of water. Well, my marshmallows came out absolutely disgusting. When I removed them from the bowl they fell onto the pan in one huge glob. I came back to write this review and saw that the recipe had been modified but its a little late for me! I also agree that the hot chocolate is very rich the way the recipe is written. One last thing, Food Network needs to get better proofreaders for their recipes because the one I printed out had TONS of mistakes. (poor instead of pour, etc)
be careful
12/17/2006 at 01:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe has been changed over the past week... the water mixed with the sugar should be ONE CUP. It says on the site that it has been retested and i fear that it was printed wrong.. I made the recipe last sunday and it came out beautifully. I am Home Economics teacher so I thought it would be a fun lab for my Foods class. We made it and served Hot Cocoa and Homemade Marshmallows to all the school secretaries. Today when I went to make it again at home I knew something was wrong...went to my school notes and sure enough the original recipe called for only ONE cup of water...be careful!
huzza!
12/17/2006 at 01:04pm
User: Kate from Yonkers, NY User Rating:
I also noticed that the marshmallow recipe on the site was markedly different than the one Tyler made on TV. So I split the difference. I heated the sugar in the bloomed gelatin and then let it cool. I creamed the egg whites with the powdered sugar. And it worked pretty well. I used my kitchen aid stand mixer to beat the hell out of the marshmallow until it held soft peaks that were on their way to becoming stiff. I heavily dusted an 8 x 8 silcon baking pan with powdered sugar and poured the mixture in there and let it set over night. With very minimal loosening (with an offset spatula covered in sugar) the whole block popped right out. I was able to easily slice them with a chef's knife that I liberally buttered. I'm finding them still a bit tacky so I am letting them dry on racks and develop a crust. I keep sifting powdered sugar onto them too. I think I will use the hot method Tyler used on the show and see what results I get. Although NYC has 45% humidity right now and they may be the culprit for the excessive tackiness. They look beautiful. I'm not bothering with the chocolate recipe because I think powdered milk is gross. I prefer to melt ground chocolate into hot milk, or to use something like Ghiardelli's mix.
Fantastic!
12/17/2006 at 11:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this as a Christmas gift for coworkers and it turned out beautifully!
great holiday gift
12/17/2006 at 12:00am
User: mel from columbia, MO User Rating:
the cocoa is amazingly easy to make and the creamiest cocoa recipe that i've found so far. the marshmallows are a little more complicated, but worth the time. if you put them in cut cans, they make great holiday gifts!
Great Cocoa
12/16/2007 at 04:35pm
User: amy from San Carlos, CA User Rating:
I made this receipe for holiday gifts, the cocoa was a big hit, the marshmallows were a disaster for me. They never dried out and were too sticky to package, we used them rice crispy treats. I ended up making the Alton Brown marshmallow receipe. Much better and no eggs to deal with!
Easy, but too much bittersweet chocolate
12/16/2007 at 04:04pm
User: Crystal from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I didn't make the marshmallow portion, only the hot chocolate. It was easy (just make sure you have a big enough bowl). The only problem I had was cutting up the bittersweet chocolate (I ended up using a dough blade instead of a knife). I also had to add more sugar because I think that 4 ounces of bittersweet chocolate is way too much.
The perfect combo! Great for gifts!
12/16/2007 at 11:03am
User: Lauren from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I too have only used the original recipe for the marshmallows, which calls for 1/4 cup gelatin to 1 cup water. I just used common sense on cooking the gelatin, when the sugar was dissolved and the liquid as "clear" as it could be, it was done. I do have a stand mixer and upped the speed slowly until it reached the max. I made 5 batches of the marshmallows last Christmas(adding a peppermint flavoring to some, along with a swirl of red food coloring and vanilla to the "plain" ones),along with the cocoa and everything came out perfect. This year for the cocoa, I used a dark chocolate cocoa which definitely called for an increase in the amount of sugar and I added a tsp of cayenne pepper (the cayenne is not hot at all, it just gives a really amazing depth to the cocoa) and about a 1/2 cup or so of non-dairy creamer.
Storage Question
12/16/2006 at 11:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
How do you store the marshmallows and how far ahead can you make them with great results? Help, please!
Gave hot cocoa/marshmallows as gifts...
12/16/2006 at 05:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
and everyone loved it. Really great chocolate flavor. We added some red food coloring to one batch of marshmallows and some green to another to make it festive for Christmas. Would be good to make for Valentine's Day, too.
great gift
12/16/2006 at 09:59am
User: Laurie from Wildwood, MO User Rating:
The marshmallows are fabulous. You must follow the recipe exactly. Cocoa is very rich. 1/4 cup to 1 cup water would work. May have to then add milk.
Perfect winter treat
12/14/2007 at 04:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Gelatin has to be mixed with COLD water and let it sit for 10 minutes before working on the rest of the steps. It is chemistry, when people do not follow directions, mash mellows taste funny. Do exactly what it says for the exact amount of time :) Also some people like to use Arabic Gum in replace of gelatin, which is in the powered form of the Mellow root found is wet Marshes (swamps).
Amazing
12/14/2006 at 08:04pm
User: Stephanie from Grand Marais, MN User Rating:
I absolutely Love this recipe. Everything went smoothly, extremely easy and turned out picture perfect. Just make sure when you dredge the marshmallows into the powdered sugar that you sift it also first makes it looked finished. Since the fluffy marshmallows are going into the hot chocolate it was also fun to dust with a little cocoa powder on the top! Perfect for a snowy day.
Yummy
12/13/2007 at 04:48pm
User: SHERI from Pattersonville, NY User Rating:
Loved the hot chocolate, very smooth and rich. I used a variety of chocolate bars from dark to milk chocolate depending on taste. The marshmallows were a little tough and more bother than I wanted to deal with. But the hot chocolate was a hit in my office as a gift with a nice mug. Thanks Tyler!
delicious
12/13/2007 at 03:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
simple, delicious, and chocolatey.
Marshmallows for dipping
12/13/2006 at 11:09am
User: Debbie from Lincoln Park, NJ User Rating:
I was more interested in making the marshmallows for dipping - in chocolate. The marshmallows came out very good - nice consistency and flavor. And they were easy to cut into squares. However... when I went to dip them, the melted chocolate didn't stick as well as I would have thought. It might be because of all the confectionary sugar on them and once the hot chocolate mixed with the confectinary sugar, it turned globby. But... I plan to use them as filling for Moon Pies - one of the 12 Days of Christmas cookie recipes. I did not try the hot cocoa mix.
Hot Cocoa and marshmallows
12/11/2007 at 10:01am
User: Sharon from Chesterland, OH User Rating:
This recipe is very good. I gave them as gifts. The marshmallows take time, patience and work. But they are so worth it. I added milk chocolate to the Hot Cocoa mix. But that is my own preference.
Marshmallow Disaster!
12/11/2006 at 10:55am
User: Lysne from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
Something happened while I was trying to post a review, so I'm not sure if this will come up twice. Marshmallows are a soggy mess! The tops are nice and firm, but the bottom and the insides are nothing but wet goo. I've tried dredging them through more sugar, and all I've got is a bunch of wet sugar. It's a real shame the printed recipe doesn't match the show. Between the show, the printed recipe and all the suggested modifications from other posters, I don't know which "recipe" to follow. The cocoa is merely okay. Very chocolately, not very creamy at all. Frankly, I think the recipe on the back of Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa powder made with skim milk and vanilla extract is much better than this recipe, and it's a fraction of the cost. I've made dozens of recipes that I've seen on Pairings with Andrea on the Fine Living Channel, and I've never had one problem. The printed recipe matches exactly what was seen on the show. The Food Network needs to take more care when listing its recipes on the internet.
Frustrated
12/10/2007 at 01:00pm
User: ann from Detroit, MI User Rating:
I tried the marshmallow recipe twice and it did not work out. I don't know why. The marshmallows never quite firmed up. I followed the directions twice with the same results. What did I do wrong?
christmas gifts
12/10/2007 at 12:52pm
User: maggie from pinehurst, NC User Rating:
this is what i am giving as christmas gifts to extended family and co-workers!! fun to make!
Homemade Marshmallows
12/10/2006 at 09:05pm
User: Marlene from Burr Ridge, IL User Rating:
I made the marshmallows using Tyler's TV instructions - 2 pkg gelatin, 2 cups cold water and hot gelatin whipped into the egg whites for 10 minutes. They came out great! They definitely need to be rolled in powdered sugar after being cut because they are sticky to the touch. My only question is how to store all of these marshmallows. The Fridge maybe? I also agree that more care should be taken to match the recipes to the shows.
great gift and home use
12/10/2006 at 08:07pm
User: Elinor from Keene, NH User Rating:
i used 2 tbls to 6 oz. of water was wonderful
Yay! I made marshmallows!
12/09/2007 at 09:50pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
These were fantastic! I wrote down this recipe the first time that it aired. I know that the current recipe calls for 2 cups of water, but I wrote down ONLY 1 CUP of water (and 2 packets of gelatin) and I have always had perfect marshmallows. This is going to be my gift to most of my friends this year. I hope that those who didn't have success will give it another go. It's so worth it!
sticky marshmallows
12/09/2007 at 07:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was looking forward to making my own marshmallows and followed the recipe exactly. It appeared to be correct until the next day when I took them out of the pan. They were very, very sticky. I kept dusting with 10x sugar but it only made them become crusted with blobs of 10x sugar and didn't taste good at all. I would like to know what the secret to good marshmallow making really is.
Yummo!
12/09/2007 at 08:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this for friends and family for 2 Christmas' so far and it is a hit. The flavor is wonderful. Everything is easy to make. Just try it once. You won't regret it.
Love the marshmallows!
12/09/2006 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The hot chocolate is very rich and not as creamy as I like it. I didn't care for the cinnamon either. It was a little too strong for my taste buds. However, the marshmallows are wonderful! They came out perfect the first time and were a perfect addition to my hot chocolate.
Incredible
12/09/2006 at 11:38am
User: Carl from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
The cinnamon adds the right touch. For a bit more spice, try 1/8 tsp cayenne as well.
not the same
12/08/2006 at 08:20pm
User: gail from syracuse, NY User Rating:
this recipe is different from the one he stated on the show. You made the mix with two Tablespoons of the mix with a cup of water. The cocoa does not completely dissolve.
Marshmallows Don't Work!!!!
12/06/2007 at 11:32pm
User: Misty from Grantville, GA User Rating:
I, like so many others, was planning on making the hot cocoa mix and the marshmallows for Christmas presents. I made the hot cocoa...it turned out great! The marshmallows, on the other hand, were a mess. I followed the recipe and I made marshmallow soup!!! After 2 failures, I read some of the reviews to see, maybe, if I did something wrong! I didn't, but, obviously, the Food Network did!!! This recipe calls for too much water! Try Ina's recipe for Toasted Coconut Marshmallows...and just leave out the coconut!
With a twist - add lemon or orange extract
12/06/2007 at 11:21pm
User: Monika from tracy, CA User Rating:
I made the mallows with 1/4 cup of gelatin and they came out great. I'll try this revised version soon. Also I have added 1 tsp of lemon or orange extract to my mixture before pouring in pan. DELICIOUS!!!! Then I coat them with a chocolate ganache and walnuts. TO DIE FOR!!!!
No flavor
12/06/2006 at 06:27pm
User: Claudia from Houston, TX User Rating:
I didn't like this hot chocolate at all! It tasted just like the last person said.......hot water with cinnamon.
don't bother
12/06/2006 at 10:48am
User: KATHLEEN from McHenry, IL User Rating:
I thought this would make an excellent gift item for friends. I decided to made a test batch for myself and my fiance. I am not a big fan of cinnamon but since I was making this for a gift I put it in anyway, besides my fiance loves cinnamon. My fince would not even drink this. It tasted like hot water and cinnamon. The taste of cinnamon was so overpowering it was awful. I tried adding extra powdered milk and it did nothing to add to the taste. I would not make this recipe for myself let alone for a gift. The generic store bought hot chocolate taste better and is a lot cheaper and easier.I did not even try the marshmallows.
NONE
12/05/2006 at 06:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
HARD TO FIND IN THE RECIPIE LOOKER UPPER DIVICE.
recipe in progress
12/05/2006 at 05:57pm
User: Janice from Petaluma, CA User Rating:
I was so excited to do this as a gift for friends but had trouble with it. I am glad I read the reviews as the marshmallow recipe looks wrong. I read on where it is adapted to match the TV recipe and the next morning, I awoke to lovely, separated layers of marshmallows. Obviously, there are some issues with this recipe. It has great potential though so I will search for it.
awesome taste! great christmas gift!!
12/05/2006 at 12:20am
User: jonathan from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
this was pretty easy to make and i took tylers advice and stuck the hot cocoa mix in jars with ribbons and the marshmallows in cellophane bags with some garland ties i bought at a craft store. i also bought plain colored coffe mugs and designed them personally for everyone i sent this to. I also snuck some for my self. delicious!!!!
Marshmallows are great!!!
12/04/2007 at 09:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thanks Tyler for the recipe. I was afraid after reading the reviews so I altered the recipe a bit. I noticed right away that salt and vanilla were missing. Easy enough - just add 1/4 tsp. of salt and 1 Tab. of vanilla. Just to be sure, I added and extra packet of gelatin,(2 cups water to 4 packets of gelatin)although, now that I made them, I am not sure it was necessary. I heated the mixture to about 180 degrees and poured it hot into the egg/powdered sugar mixture.(make sure you temper it or you will have scrambled egg whites!) For those who had trouble, are you sure you beat it long enough? It takes about 15 minutes or longer. Mine turned out excellent. If you are not sure if it has been beaten enough, you can put a little spoonful into a bowl of cold water. It should form a very soft ball. Also, after pouring the mixture into the pan, leave a small amount in the bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then gather it up with a spoon and the texture you get is about what your marshmallows will be. If all else fails, you can always make a big batch of rice krispy treats. It is sure to work in that!! Otherwise, you should at least have marshmallow cream. Hope this is helpful.
Tasty cocoa but tweaked the amount
12/04/2006 at 08:13pm
User: Kristin from Dublin, OH User Rating:
I agree with the other reviewer who was confused by the amount of the mixture to use. Tyler did only use two heaping tablespoons on the show and the recipe calls for 1/2 cup - HUGE difference! I tried 1/2 cup and it was very tasty, but too rich to drink. It reminded me of the Chantico chocolate that Starbucks had last winter...so rich that it was served in little shot glass-sized cups. After much trial and error, our family settled on 4 heaping tablespoons for 8 oz of water. It's still rich and creamy, but not quite as bitter.
love2cook
12/04/2006 at 04:55pm
User: kenzie from las vegas, NV User Rating:
Very good I will make them again. also great for gifts.
Hot Cocoa and Homemade Marchmallows
12/04/2006 at 02:59pm
User: Jeannne from Thousand Oaks, CA User Rating:
Loved it- Had to make 5 batches of Marshmallows due to repeat requests. Added some peppermint and green food color stripes in one batch, and, red in another. Friends all wanted the Cocoa recipe and me to keep the Marshmallows coming Thanks it gave me something new to add to my treat gifts
loved the cocoa - didn't try the marshmallows
12/04/2006 at 12:30pm
User: Cheryl from Charlottesville, VA User Rating:
Had been looking online for an "instant" cocoa recipe that did not include that awful instant creamer stuff. When I saw this on TV I made it the same day. I added two heaping teaspoons to a cup of water as Tyler did on the show and it came out perfect! Try that ratio if you think it's too rich as written in the recipe. Will never go back to the pre-packaged mixes again (don't need the transfats and petroleum products, thank you).
Fun and Delicious
12/04/2006 at 06:01am
User: Christi from Mattoon, IL User Rating:
Definately a recipe I want to do with my grandchildren............ I love the way the marshmallow melts in the cocoa. Makes a great gift too along with a mug and muffins for the Holidays.
Looks GOOOOOOD!
12/03/2007 at 05:52pm
User: Suzeete from San Jacinto, CA User Rating:
I have not taken the time to make this creation but it certinly cuaght my attention.
Yum!
12/03/2006 at 11:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very rich and chocolatey. I think I may use a little less next time though, it might be too rich for me!
Confused
12/03/2006 at 08:01pm
User: Michelle from Elk Grove, CA User Rating:
I'd like to make this as gifts for work but the hot cocoa recipe online is different from what was on the show. Tyler said to mix two tablespoons of the hot cocoa mix to one cup of hot water. Did anyone else hear this too? Maybe this is why some feel this recipe is too rich? Please help!
marshmallow
12/03/2006 at 06:15pm
User: megan from conway, AR User Rating:
Please try to have the recipe in print, the same as the show.I will watch the show again and remake, if they turn out better I will review again.
Yummy Hot Cocoa
12/03/2006 at 05:50pm
User: Jessica from Carrollton, TX User Rating:
I haven't tried the marshmallow recipe yet, but the cocoa mix is great. Makes dark, thick European style hot chocolate. I used Ghirardelli chocolate (didn't have enough bittersweet so used 1/2 semisweet). Also, I omitted the cinnamon and added peppermint extract (VERY little! Literally, a "pinch" for one mug full - I used my smidgen spoons to measure) instead. To die for!
So easy and impressive.
12/03/2006 at 05:46pm
User: daneen from vero beach, FL User Rating:
Wow's the kids. They love knowing it is homemade and the cocoa is amazing.
Could not get to work
12/03/2006 at 01:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Tried the tv way and the recipe way and could not get marshmallows to work. I'm disappointed, I was looking forward to homemade marshmallows. Might try again at a later point if recipe is fixed online.
the marshmallow is awesome
12/03/2006 at 09:57am
User: greg from euclid, OH User Rating:
the marshmallow is so ply able. when first made it can be used for so many uses from pinwheel cookies to a sweet filling in pastry. after it has set i found a cheese knife with cooking spray is the best way to cut them. but also not to hard to set in plastic cookie molds. a great recipe even if you don't like the taste of store bought marshmallows
Yummy!!
12/03/2006 at 01:43am
User: Savana from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
This was a great recipe!! I made it myself and had it with my children!! It was great!!! They loved it as well as me!! I am going to give those as Christmas presents this year!!!
homemade marshmallows
12/02/2006 at 09:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
whats next? how to grow your own cranberries? absurdity times ten.
100% Perfect - AFTER recipe corrections
12/02/2006 at 04:02pm
User: Michael from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
These recipes are absolutely decadent - and so much fun to make! And thank goodness for Kathy (from Fort Lee, NJ) and her TiVo for the corrections that are necessary for the mallows to turn out! After trying the original, which did not succeed, the modifications worked perfectly.
I agree that the cocoa is a bit too rich (and I didn't think that could be possible). I've reduced the amount of cocoa to 1/3 cup, and the amount of bittersweet chocolate to 2 ounces with good results.
Wonderful hot cocoa
12/01/2006 at 09:36pm
User: Season from Cleveland, TN User Rating:
This is an excellent recipe for hot cocoa. The recipe calls for one cup of water, though, but I believe that the recipe should use at least 1 1/2 cups as this is an extremely rich recipe.
Easy and Awesome
12/01/2006 at 07:45pm
User: Nina from Chesterfield, MI User Rating:
This is such an easy recipe & makes the most wonerfully fluffy marshmallows... It was a great complement to my homemade cocoa mix... I will make them again in different flavors. Thanks for such a great easy recipe! Nina
Coco great! Marshmellow Recipe bad!
12/01/2006 at 05:08pm
User: Melissa from Auburn, WA User Rating:
Saw this recipe on the food network Christmas show, Love the coco it turned out great. The marshmellow recipe did not turn out at all! Bummer, my party was the same day!
Marshmallows ROCK-Cocoa needs help
12/01/2006 at 05:05pm
User: KEVIN from Plano, TX User Rating:
The marshmallows were outstanding-easy to make, very tasty-next time I'm going to add either vanilla or almond extract for a little more flavor. The cocoa did not come out as good, it was WAAAAYYYYYY too chocolaty. I'm going to try again but will use more powdered milk and put less mix per cup of water.
Marshmallow problem
12/01/2006 at 10:55am
User: Robyn from Carmel, IN User Rating:
I made the cocoa and it turned out great! I'm thinking of using this for holiday gifts. However, when I tried to make the marshmallows according to the recipe, they had to be thrown away. The recipe calls for 2 cups of water and the instructions below call for 1 cup of water--though it looks like that's been updated, now. After watching the show again, I'm going to try this again with 1 cup of water and see how they turn out.
Not quite sure how to rate this...
11/30/2006 at 10:02pm
User: Kathy from Fort Lee, NJ User Rating:
I made this marshmallow recipe according to the printed directions, but it was so bad I went back to my TiVo'd episode and watched it again. The printed recipe is not the same as the one Tyler actually makes. He calls for 2 envelopes of gelatin; the printed recipe says 1/4 cup (4 envelopes). He calls for 2 cups of water; the printed recipe says 1 cup. The printed recipe says to cool the water mixture to room temp; Tyler uses it warm specifically so it "cooks the egg whites." The printed recipe says to beat the egg whites to stiff and then add the powdered sugar; Tyler says to add the powdered sugar to the wet egg whites and "cream" them. The way he makes it on the show came out good and was tasty. The way the printed recipe came out, it was a horrible, gloppy mess.
WOW
11/29/2007 at 03:45pm
User: Tara from Lewiston,, ID User Rating:
My kids have never been so excited, they helped me make this wonderful hot chocolate and marshmallows. They will never want store bought marshmallows again.
Yum yum cocoa
11/29/2006 at 07:50pm
User: Tina from Hillsboro, OR User Rating:
This is a yummy recipe I can't wait to give it out this Christmas...
Wonderful
11/29/2006 at 04:12am
User: Lupe from Lodi, CA User Rating:
I love this idea! I saw it on the Holiday special for neat gift ideas. I plan on giving these away for x-mas. Thank you. I love the Food Network.
Great for gifts
11/28/2007 at 09:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have meade this to the teachers who I have become friends with last year. I have many who wanted more. So, This year, its another gift for my co-workers at the high school! Thanks a bunch!
Easy to make AND a great gift
11/28/2007 at 12:59pm
User: Lynn from New York, NY User Rating:
I made this last year for all my friends and they loved it. I just made double the recipe and it made plenty. Who doesn't like hot chocolate and marshmallows? I will be making this again.
Bestest ever
11/27/2006 at 07:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best i have ever tasted!
Great as Gifts!
11/27/2006 at 07:58am
User: Denise from Riverside, RI User Rating:
Made this already after seeing the show last night! Delicious!!! Great Recipe and also great idea for gifts for Christmas!!
Good, but old version better
10/28/2007 at 11:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe for the hot chocolate is very good, but is better if you can find dried whole milk. Also, better if you use best-quality chocolate and cocoa. The recipe for the marshmallows did not work as well for me, the previous version worked better. My thinking is that it calls for too much water. I am going to stick to the previous version before the re-testing.
WOW!
09/15/2007 at 02:02am
User: Sue from Selma, CA User Rating:
I've been looking for a recipe for a hot chocolate mix to send my brother and sisters for a Christmastime gift as well as the ingredients to make S'mores. These along with Bigelow's Constant Comment Tea are fond memories of camping in the Western United States (especially California) while we were (still) young. Thank you, Tyler! Sue Mills, Selma, CA
Great Christmas Gift
08/26/2007 at 04:59pm
User: Wendy from Marquette Heights, IL User Rating:
I gave these for Christmas gifts last year, omitted the peppermint though. The homemade marshmallows were a huge hit.
You Gotta Try This!
08/23/2007 at 03:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This hot cocoa was amazing! It was so good i even put all the ingredients in a jar and gave them out as Holiday Gifts.
Marshmallows!
06/12/2007 at 12:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I read through a lot of the reviews and saw that a few people had problems with egg whites. Here's the truth: any and all problems regarding raw eggs happened in commercial facilities (i.e. resturants) and on costal cities. As far as I'm concerned, as long as you live in east of the Rockies and West of the Appalachian mountain range, you are in the clear. Why? The food sources for the chickens in this area are different and more varied than those on the coast.
Awful
05/17/2008 at 02:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe? SO not worth it. First of all, that's far too much cinnamon for this recipe. Secondly, the chocolate shavings (which I grated with a cheese grater, so they were even smaller pieces than recommended) never actually managed to melt. Third, if you're giving it to people as a mix, they want to just be able to add hot water and get on with it, not dirty a pan. Fourth, the resulting drink was grainy and nasty. That's a big no.
Humidity issues???
05/09/2007 at 10:26pm
User: michelle from the woodlands, TX User Rating:
The cocoa was fabulous but the marshmallows never dried. Perhaps humidity?
Kathleen
03/28/2007 at 07:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I like it very much!
Not Quite like Tyler's
03/02/2007 at 02:19pm
User: john from Sandy Springs, GA User Rating:
The yield didnt exactly resemble Tyler's. The marshmallows came out disasterous, as the gelatin seem to seperate from the rest of the mixture leaving a 1.5 inch layer of goo on botton w/ a beautifully sugary fluffy top.
Do NOT Follow Posted Recipe
02/12/2007 at 12:54pm
User: Felicia from Bonita, CA User Rating:
Like other reviewers, I followed the currently posted recipe (3 packets gelatin and 2 cups water) and produced overly wet, weeping marshmallows. In the future, I will follow other reviewer suggestions to revert to the first recipe posted (4 packets gelatin and 1 cup of water). These marshmallows are great, otherwise, but when they are slimy and weeping wetness, they cannot be stored or given as gifts.
Thick and Scrumptious!
02/02/2008 at 03:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is a very rich chocolate. Not for dieters! Extremely good. Nice for putting in jars and gifting for Christmas!
BEST OF ALL
01/29/2007 at 08:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
THIS WAS AN EASY RECIPE AND DELIGHTFUL TOO!
great marshmallows
01/21/2007 at 11:42am
User: Carol from Trinidad, CO User Rating:
I absolutely loved the marshmallow and they were surprisingly easy to make. They melt in the hot chocolate much better than commercial ones. The Hot Cocoa was a little too much chocolate and not enough milk for our taste so I just added more powdered milk.
Hot Cocoa and marshmellows
01/18/2008 at 10:32am
User: Debbie from sayreville, NJ User Rating:
I have given this out for gifts the last 2 years and everyone can't wait until i make it again
Heaven in a mug!
01/15/2007 at 06:39pm
User: Susan from Summerville, SC User Rating:
This was made and given for Christmas gifts and everyone raved about not only how decadent the cocoa was, but the homemade marshmallows were so wonderful. I rolled some them in cocoa powder and some in powdered sugar and bagged them separately. It took a little longer than I had anticipated to make the marshmallows and I let them set overnight, but they were well worth it. I think this will become an annual tradition.
Cocoa to die for!
01/14/2007 at 08:43pm
User: Cynthia from Austin, TX User Rating:
The cocoa with its cinnamon flavor was really wonderful and rich. The marshmallows were more difficult to prepare than I had anticipated and I did not achieve the desired volume and texture.
wonderful and easy
01/13/2007 at 01:46pm
User: Beth from Sweet Home, OR User Rating:
These are both wonderful and easy to make, they make great gifts to give. The hot cocoa is so easy to make that my son made it and gave to his teacher with a beautiful mug. If you use good quality chocolate the cocoa is much better
easy recipe /great taste
01/09/2007 at 05:53pm
User: jennifer from meriden, CT User Rating:
was a great hit at christmas my children gave this as teacher gifts and I keep gettting compliments, it is VERY tasty
Delicious!
01/06/2007 at 03:19pm
User: laura from philadelphia, PA User Rating:
I loved this recipe! I am also definitly going to give it out for a gift, just as Tyler showed. The Hot Chocolate was the best I ever tasted. The Cinnomin really hit the spot for me. I didn't have any problems with the marshmallows either, they came out perfect. They weren't even sticky. The only thing I did different from Tyler's recipe was add vanilla extract to the marshmallows and 4 packets of gelatin instead of 3. The Vanilla really did give the marshmallows a great fragrance and taste. Thanks Tyler!
delish...
01/05/2007 at 09:05pm
User: ANNA from Duncan, AZ User Rating:
This hot cocoa is to die for!!
Home Made Marshmallows
01/04/2007 at 08:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Oh these were so good. Thank you ever so much for the recipe.