Last Friday night I really wanted to make the S'mores in a Mug that I shared with you on Monday. I had the miniature marshmallows that I needed a few of and all of the other ingredients. I thought it would be the perfect ending to my meal and satisfy my desire for chocolate.
Well, when I got down the ziplock bag that I had emptied the marshmallows in, I could feel that they were hard as rocks. Oh dear! What was I going to do? I really, really was already tasting the S'mores in a Mug.
Not to be outdone, I decided to google it. Well, not surprising I found sites for it. The top one said to store them in the freezer and take them out whenever I needed them and let them thaw. Well, I didn't have time for that. The second one was a Q and A site on Taste of Home. After reading it, I decided this idea looked more promising.
Well, it was so simple and best of all, IT WORKED! I don't want to think about all of the marshmallows I have thrown away because they were HARD.
Make sure you read to the end of the post because I made another discovery. You don't want to miss reading it.
Here is what I did with my additions.
HOW TO SOFTEN HARD MARSHMALLOWS
Place desired marshmallows in a ziplock bag.
Fill a bowl or cup with hot water from the tap.
Place bag in the water and leave for 1 minute.
(The marshmallows will want to float in the water.
So I placed a spatula over the bag to help hold them in the water.)
Open the bag and the marshmallows are soft again.
You probably know that you want to make sure you don't get any water in the bag.
The freezer thing might work, but I just put the bag of marshmallow back on the shelf in my pantry until I want to use them again.
Don't forget to check out my post for the S'mores in the Mug. I have been enjoying one each day since.
A WAY TO USE THEM HARD
One day recently I was making me some hot cocoa. I love mini marshmallows in hot cocoa. Don't you? Well, anyway, the idea came to me to add some.
The only problem was the only ones I had were the hard mini ones I have in a plastic container forever! I didn't have to think long before I decided it was worth it to give them a try in my hot cocoa. All I had to do was remove them if they stayed too hard to eat.
Well, almost immediately they were soft. I couldn't believe it. So I just keep them in that same container they have been in forever and throw a few in every time I make myself a cup of hot cocoa.
Well, when I got down the ziplock bag that I had emptied the marshmallows in, I could feel that they were hard as rocks. Oh dear! What was I going to do? I really, really was already tasting the S'mores in a Mug.
Not to be outdone, I decided to google it. Well, not surprising I found sites for it. The top one said to store them in the freezer and take them out whenever I needed them and let them thaw. Well, I didn't have time for that. The second one was a Q and A site on Taste of Home. After reading it, I decided this idea looked more promising.
Well, it was so simple and best of all, IT WORKED! I don't want to think about all of the marshmallows I have thrown away because they were HARD.
Make sure you read to the end of the post because I made another discovery. You don't want to miss reading it.
Here is what I did with my additions.
HOW TO SOFTEN HARD MARSHMALLOWS
Fill a bowl or cup with hot water from the tap.
Place bag in the water and leave for 1 minute.
(The marshmallows will want to float in the water.
Open the bag and the marshmallows are soft again.
You probably know that you want to make sure you don't get any water in the bag.
The freezer thing might work, but I just put the bag of marshmallow back on the shelf in my pantry until I want to use them again.
Don't forget to check out my post for the S'mores in the Mug. I have been enjoying one each day since.
A WAY TO USE THEM HARD
One day recently I was making me some hot cocoa. I love mini marshmallows in hot cocoa. Don't you? Well, anyway, the idea came to me to add some.
The only problem was the only ones I had were the hard mini ones I have in a plastic container forever! I didn't have to think long before I decided it was worth it to give them a try in my hot cocoa. All I had to do was remove them if they stayed too hard to eat.
Well, almost immediately they were soft. I couldn't believe it. So I just keep them in that same container they have been in forever and throw a few in every time I make myself a cup of hot cocoa.
Soften them somewhat but not enough to make crisis bars
ReplyDeleteCrisis bars? Sounds interesting. Sorry they weren't soft enough for your recipe. Make sure they stay submerged in the hot water. Did you try leaving a little more than a minute? Worked really well for me, maybe not as soft as a newly opened bag, but definitely usable and not hard anymore. Patricia
DeleteIt worked! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat Kimberly. It is a fabulous tip to know, especially in my house. Patricia
DeleteThanks so much! !!!! I'm going to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteWorked for me. Hope it works for you, Michelle.
DeletePatricia
Lol it worked
ReplyDeleteGreat! Lol
DeletePatricia
This is a great tip to have in the back of my mind (or maybe on a 'recipe save' card). Yes, I have a category in my recipe box for recipe saves. It's come in handy for many of my fails. The freezer trick DOES work, and it works great. I always keep my marshmallows in the freezer and just grab whatever I need when necessary. Great when you just want a couple for smores around the fire, or several for a recipe. Just so you know!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know Dianne. Will keep that in mind also. Patricia
DeleteMy question Is, will it work for mini trout bait marshmallows?
ReplyDeleteYes they softened up. The question now is: How long they will stay that way sealed in the original jar.
ReplyDeleteThanks this saved me a trip to the store. Not to mention money.
ReplyDeleteThis was nuts. I had my doubts but it worked! thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Patricia
DeleteI just loved "The marshmallows will want to float in the water"!
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