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More Creatively Frugal Uses for Marshmallows

I spend a great deal of time in my kitchen, and I am always looking for short cuts and other uses for products that I often have on hand. I discovered a few uses for marshmallows that I shared with you in the previous article, and I plan to share the rest right here. Spread It Thin When I taught preschool, we used to bake treats with the children often. Our favorite was cupcakes, but spreading frosting was messy, not to mention expensive with a classroom full of about fifteen kids. A friend of mine told me to try a … Continue reading →

Creatively Frugal Uses for Marshmallows

Marshmallows? You must think I am crazy. What could you possibly do with a marshmallow besides just pop it in your mouth and eat it, or roast it over a campfire. You’d be surprised at the frugal uses I discovered, and they are practical uses too! Birthday Cake My favorite use I discovered for marshmallows was on my son’s birthday. We were tired of fast melting wax birthday candles dripping all over our cake. I had seen those little candle holders that you can place on your cake to hold the candles at the grocery store, but avoided buying them … Continue reading →

Decadent Chocolate Coconut Marshmallows

Oh boy—this one’s a good one. Who doesn’t love marshmallows in s’mores or Rice Crispy treats? Here’s a recipe that’s homemade and delicious. The marshmallows will melt in your mouth while the crunchy coconut will send your taste buds over the edge. For this recipe you’ll need: For 25 squares 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 cup cold water 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup 1 package (7 ounces) shredded, sweetened coconut, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 large egg white ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract To make this recipe: Sprinkle the gelatin over water … Continue reading →