6 Servings
10 Minutes
Allergens
Watch Esty get a little carried away with this super fun edible activity here!
Melt marshmallows in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Stir and incorporate the water and corn syrup. If clumpy, return to microwave for 10 seconds more.
Add a few drops of desired food coloring and stir until uniform.
Use a food-safe paintbrush to brush edible paint on cookies or hamantaschen. Enjoy!
if i use marshmallow fluff, what are the measurements
I would say around 1/2 cup-1 cup depending on how many cookies you plan on decorating.
How long in advance can I make the paint? will it stay good for a few hours or it gets hard fast?
It will probably get hard, but you may be able to stick it back in the microwave to loosen back up.
Question Hi, I am following up on a question that someone asked already. Does this dry or does it remain sticky? If you know the answer please let me know. Thank you.
Hi- I spoke to Esty and she said she recommends letting them dry completely in the fridge for a few hours so they are no longer very sticky. The cookies might still remain tacky but you should be able to then layer them with pieces of parchment paper in between.
does the paint harden/dry? or does it remain gooey and sticky?
ie. can i stack them, or will the marshmallow paint get stuck onto the other cookies
Hi- I spoke to Esty and she said she recommends letting them dry completely in the fridge for a few hours so they are no longer very sticky. The cookies might still remain tacky but you should be able to then layer them with pieces of parchment paper in between.
2 Questions 1. Have you ever tried this with marshmallow fluff? I (melt &) use it instead of marshmallows in Rice Krispie treats, would it work here?
2. Does the paint ‘harden’ or does it stay sticky?
Yes, you can use fluff. I spoke to Esty and she said she recommends letting them dry completely in the fridge for a few hours so they are no longer very sticky. The cookies might still remain tacky but you should be able to then layer them with pieces of parchment paper in between.
Cute, but… Cute idea, but this is not vegetation friendly. Marshmallows have fish gelatin in them.
You can use vegan marshmallows for this recipe and they should come out the same 🙂
Freezer friendly? Can the cookies be frozen after they are painted?
I’ve never tried freezing them once painted, I am not certain but I think it would fine.