When the world outside is blanketed in snow and the cold keeps you indoors, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a cozy treat that will warm you up from the inside out. Picture yourself wrapped up in a soft blanket, sipping on a mug of hot chocolate topped with homemade icewine marshmallows. These delightful marshmallows will brighten your day and infuse your cocoa drink with a subtle flair! Making these icewine marshmallows is not only a fun activity to pass the time but also a delicious way to elevate your hot chocolate. Ready to turn a snowy day into a cozy delight? Let’s get started! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup Missouri icewine 
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 1/4 ounces gelatin 
• 2 cup sugar 
• 2/3 cup corn syrup 
• 1/4 cup water 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
• Powdered sugar

Instructions: 

1. Boil the Missouri icewine in a small saucepan for about 10 to 15 minutes, until reduced to a thick syrup. There should be approximately 1/4 cup of syrup left. 
2. Pour the cold water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it stand for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix the sugar, corn syrup, remaining water, to the Missouri icewine syrup. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar reaches soft-ball stage. 
4. Turn on the stand mixer to a low setting. Slowly pour in the hot sugar mixture, allowing the sugar to run down the side of the bowl. Add the salt and turn up the mixer to the highest speed. Whisk for 12 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is fluffy and soft. It should hold soft peaks. Add the vanilla and beat for a minute longer. 
5. Pour the mixture into a 9x9 inch cake pan that has been greased with oil. Using slightly wetted hands, flatten out the marshmallow. Allow to set for at least 2 hours in a cool dry area. (Do not place in the refrigerator.) Once the marshmallow is firm, remove from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar, cut and serve. 

* Icewine can be substituted with sparkling or your favorite Missouri wine!