OK To Freeze Marshmallows?

[shscharles]

When the kids were here I had miniature marshmallows on hand for the hot cocoa. There is nearly a full bag leftover and I hate to waste it...is it possible to vacuum seal (I have a Food Saver) and freeze them? Will they thaw and be usable?

Inquiring minds want to know...

TIA!

[funniegrrl]

I don't keep marshmallows in the house, but ... my mother freezes them all the time and we always did growing up. If you're going to use a vacuum sealer, don't get overzealous -- you'll wind up with a bag of severely squished marshmallow goo. A ziploc with most air hand-squeezed out should be sufficient.

[jessicacoy]

When the kids were here I had miniature marshmallows on hand for the hot cocoa. There is nearly a full bag leftover and I hate to waste it...is it possible to vacuum seal (I have a Food Saver) and freeze them? Will they thaw and be usable?

Inquiring minds want to know...

TIA!

What are you planning to use them for? After frozen, they are perfectly fine for munching on or to put in hot cocoa. I have never baked with them after freezing them though and not sure if that would work....but, yes, freeze away!

[ADM]

Marshmallows keep well. sealed in an air-tight jar, in the cabinet.

[Tutalady]

I keep marshmallows in the freezer all the time and use them for any recipe/drink, etc. The ziploc bag is fine or if they are already in a plastic bag, just put a twistie on it.

[shscharles]

Well thanks, everyone! I only use them for hot cocoa for the grandchildren. Maybe I should introduce them to Rice Krispie squares that were not made in a factory...

They're in the freezer, in a Mason Jar, sealed in my FoodSaver. KIDDING!

Anything worth doing is worth overdoing...

[ADM]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cranberry Dessert/Sweet Salad

4 cups cranberries, ground
1 cup sugar
2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
12 ounces whipped topping
16 ounces miniature marshmallows

1. Mix cranberries, sugar and pineapple. Let stand 2 hours.

2. Mix whipped topping and marshmallows. Let stand 2 hours.

3. Combine the two mixtures, refrigerate 12 hours.

NOTES : You can use less marshmallows. Don't freeze. Will keep 1 week.