homemade marshmallow conversation hearts

If you love Peeps, but want to make your own version at home, Brenda at A Farmgirl’s Dabbles shares a great recipe for Homemade Marshmallow Conversation Hearts. It may sound scary, but she assures us that they’re easier than you’d think. The best part is that you can use this technique with other shapes for any occasion. She has recipes and instructions for multiple types! [How to Make Homemade Marshmallow Conversation Hearts]

Project estimate:

  • Powdered sugar, on hand or $1 and up
  • Water, on hand
  • Envelopes of unflavored gelatin, $1 and up
  • Granulated sugar, on hand or $1
  • Salt, on hand or $1
  • Vanilla flavoring, on hand or $1
  • 2 bags of white Wilton candy melts, $2
  • Candy coloring, on hand or about $4
  • Milk, on hand
  • Light corn syrup, on hand or $1 and up
  • Lemon Juice, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $3 and up