20 Ooey, Gooey Marshmallow Recipes To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

From homemade toasted vanilla clouds to crispy rice cereal bars, we can never pass up a bite of chewy, sweet marshmallow. Marshmallows are surprisingly easy to make at home and can add flavor to a ton of delectable desserts from chewy cookies to slurpable milkshakes. Whether you’re swirling them into mousse or layering them for s'mores, these fluffy confections add texture, whimsy and nostalgia to every bite.

Make these pillowy-soft marshmallow cubes once and you’ll never want store-bought again. These marshmallows are flavored with a touch of vanilla and ready to toast over a fire or serve with hot cocoa. Enjoy the recipe as-is or use it as a jumping-off point for endless customization.

Everybody loves a silky chocolate mousse. A few ounces of mini marshmallows help achieve a totally foolproof mousse that takes just 15 minutes to prep. Combine melted marshmallows with cream and chocolate chips until completely melted. Fold the chilled mixture into whipped cream and this marshmallowy mousse is ready to eat.

Need a cookie recipe to satisfy a monster craving? Bake a batch of these monster marshmallow cookies that are stuffed with oats, crispy rice cereal, milk chocolate chips, chopped pecans and mini marshmallows. After baking, drizzle with a smooth chocolate-marshmallow topping that spiked with a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Enjoy the pairing in a handheld dessert with these chocolate-dipped strawberry marshmallows that use pureed frozen strawberries to give each bite a tart and tangy burst. A little shower of sprinkles on the unset chocolate gives you endless opportunity for fun and festive decoration.

These single-serve mug cakes have a gooey marshmallow center hidden under warmed chocolate frosting. Use store-bought marshmallow creme to pipe in the filling so this dessert can be ready to enjoy in just minutes. For the full Hostess cupcake effect, pipe a squiggle of white frosting on top.

There’s something about a marshmallow crispy treat that can bring a smile to anyone’s face. Soft, buttery, and marshmallowy, they’re light on fuss and big on joyful nostalgia. This recipe dials that up with a scattering of rainbow sprinkles on top.

Enjoy all the flavor of a toasted marshmallow in a convenient, pourable syrup. Use it to flavor a latte or brush on cake before frosting. The recipe is as simple as toasting marshmallows under a broiler and dissolving them in simple syrup before straining.

Classic yellow or vanilla cake takes a dreamy turn when topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting. Sweet and mellow, this frosting is made of egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup warmed over a double boiler and whisked until airy and light. Use it for cake, cupcakes or even as a dip for fresh fruit.

Jazz up some store-bought brownie mix by adding peanut butter chips, chopped nuts and mini marshmallows. Added in the last few minutes of baking, the marshmallows toast to golden perfection, melting into the top layer of the brownies. This recipe is a sure-fire hit for the bake sale an after-school snack.

Simple marshmallows get a touch of tropical flavor with the addition of toasted coconut covering each bite. The golden crunch adds texture as well, making these a delicious snack all on their own. If you want to double down on coconut flavor, add a few drops of coconut extract to the marshmallow batter before it sets.

Marshmallow flavor takes center stage in these chewy sandwich cookies. Toasted marshmallows are folded into the cookie batter, which gets a crunchy coating of sanding sugar before baking. Add a spoonful of marshmallow creme to the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another to finish.

Marshmallow fluff whipped into heavy cream creates an airy flavored whipped cream that layers in this double chocolate milkshake. Blend chocolate ice cream with milk and chocolate sauce, then pour into glasses in layers with the marshmallow whipped cream. Top with a final dollop of the cream and a shower of grated chocolate.

Picture biting into a soft sugar cookie to reveal a gooey, melted marshmallow center. The secret ingredient is vegan marshmallows, which don’t contain gelatin and stay gooey and soft throughout baking. Decorate with blue food coloring and sprinkles to create a wintery look, or switch it up to suit any theme.

Toasted marshmallow adds a killer topping to pretzel-brown sugar cookie bars. The broiler helps toast the marshmallow easily and quickly — no campfire required. Finish the bars with alternating drizzles of melted chocolate and peanut butter chips.

Make a quick and portable treat by dipping marshmallows on sticks into melted chocolate. Start with a coating of bittersweet chocolate, followed up by a quick chill and then a coating of white chocolate. Top with chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs to finish, or choose whatever topping your heart desires.

These fruity raspberry marshmallows are bursting with fresh berry flavor. Freeze-dried raspberries blitzed to a powder in a blender and dusted on the outside is what gives the marshmallows their colorful hue. Almond extract flavors the marshmallow interior, or you could swap in a raspberry liqueur to keep the color and kick going all the way through.

Creme brûlée is a stunning dessert that’s surprisingly easy to whip up. This version infuses charred marshmallows into the custard base. After setting in a water bath and chilling, a final toasted marshmallow topping graces the top in place of the standard burnt sugar.

Marshmallows on a stick provide the perfect opportunity for colorful coatings or drizzled chocolate decor. This treat is ideal for parties, edible gifts, or creating a fun afternoon for the kids. Customize them any which way with sprinkles, candy or crushed cookies.

Mini marshmallows and confectioner’s sugar are all you need to pull of a simple homemade fondant that’s perfect for decorating cakes, cookies and beyond. Just melt the marshmallows in the microwave and blend with the sugar until a pliable dough forms. A few drops of food coloring and you’re ready to make edible artwork.