Heidi's Rogue Kitchen

‘Tis the season for cozy treats and DIY gifts! Today I’m showing you how to make homemade marshmallows and hot chocolate cubes on a stick — the cutest, little holiday gift you can package up for friends, neighbors, teachers… or keep for yourself. 😉 You can pair with a festive mug, candy cane or perhaps a bottle of spirits to brighten it up.

This recipe is broken into three digestible videos: making the marshmallow cubes; making the chocolate cubes; and then assembling them into fun, yummy treats.

Watch the videos:
Homemade Marshmallows Cubes (Part 1)
Homemade Hot Chocolate Cubes (Part 2)
Assembling Homemade Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow Sticks! (Part 3)

To make these treats you will need:

Marshmallow Recipe:
• 3 packets Nox unflavored gelatin
• ½ cup cold water (for blooming)
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water (for the syrup)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
• Powdered (confectioners’) sugar for dusting

Chocolate Cubes Recipe:
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate (chips or chopped bar)
• ¾ cup unsweetened chocolate (about 1½ baking bars)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or peppermint/almond extract for variation)

Assembly:
• Lollipop sticks or mini candy canes
• Small bags, tags, ribbon (optional for gifting)