Are marshmallow flowers edible?

Most people will know that marshmallow sweets used to be made from the roots of this plant, but did you know that all parts of Althaea officinalis are edible ? Young tops and flowers can be eaten in salads. In poorer times, the foraged root would have been boiled and served as a vegetable.

How to make mini marshmallow flowers?

Directions. Put the chewy candy in the center of the cupcake. Snip the marshmallows in half diagonally, and press the cut sides into the nonpareils. Arrange them in a petal pattern around the candy .

How do you melt marshmallows for baking?

Heat them in a large microwave-safe bowl with a couple of tablespoons of water . You'll need to check them every 10 seconds, stirring each time to ensure they melt evenly.

What is marshmallow flower good for?

Marshmallow (Althea officinalis) is a plant. The leaves and the root are sometimes used to make medicine. Marshmallow is sometimes used to form a protective layer on the skin and lining of the digestive tract . It also contains chemicals that might decrease cough and fight infections.

What are the facts about the marshmallow flower?

The plant is usually found in marshy areas, chiefly near the sea. It has strongly veined heart-shaped or oval leaves. The pinkish flowers, borne on stalks about 1.8 metres (6 feet) tall, are about 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter . The root was formerly used to make marshmallows, a confection.

How do you harvest marshmallow flowers?

Marshmallow can also be harvested like an herb, usually for tea. Clip off young leaves and flowers for steeping and cooking . These can be harvested throughout the growing season, though you don't want to take too much at once.

How do you cut melted marshmallows?

Dip scissors in warm water : Before you cut each marshmallow, dip your scissors in warm water. This allows the scissors to almost melt through the marshmallow leaving no residue behind. Lightly coat scissors with oil: This is my preferred method.

How do you grow marshmallow flowers?

Plant marsh mallow in a location with full sun and moist or wet soil with good drainage. Make sure the soil is consistently moist and water accordingly. Add a 2-inch layer of mulch around the plants and keep the area free of weeds until the plants are tall and established. There is no need to fertilize marsh mallow.

MARSHMALLOW FLOWER COOKIES (2024)

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Marshmallow Flower Cookies are easy to make and perfect for Spring baking! Cute flower sugar cookies topped with marshmallow flowers, a jelly bean stem, in a peanut butter chocolate pot.

Flower cookies made with soft sugar cookies topped with candies made to look like Spring flowers in a chocolate pot. Serve these flower cookies for many occasions, baby showers, birthday parties, Mother’s Day, or just make them for a fun and festive treat!

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Spring Flower Cookies

I couldn’t wait to share these darling flower cookies with you all! I saw the idea to use a halved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup as a flower pot from an old Taste of Home Cookbook and everything else came together quickly after that. Using marshmallows as flowers is something I’ve also done for pudding cups- you can see my Spring version here and a Fall version here. It’s so fun!

Why you’ll love these Festive Spring Cookies

Amazing flavor.The combination of flavors is one you will not soon forget. The soft sugar cookie base combined with the marshmallows and jelly beans makes for an absolutely delicious treat.
Simple to make.This recipe is so easy to make, don’t let the pictures fool you. They may look like a lot of effort, but really it is so simple and comes together quickly. Using store bought cookies simplifies this recipe even more!
Festive and fun! Create these flower cookies as a fun dessert to serve for your next family gathering or Spring holiday. Everyone loves to receive flowers, and when they are a sweet treat even more so!

Marshmallow Flower Cookie Ingredients

Cookies: You will need 2 dozen cooked and cooled sugar cookies to decorate with the lovely Spring scene.

Light blue frosting: See below for an easy homemade frosting recipe, you can also use store bought frosting if you like. Add a couple drops of food coloring to make it the light blue color we are going for.

Jellybeans: You need 24 green jellybeans and 24 yellow ones to create the flowers on each cookie.

Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: For the flowerpot, use 12 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, cut in half.

Mini marshmallows: Using mini marshmallows (about 72), cut in half, will help create the festive Spring flowers.

Homemade frosting

Butter: You will need 2 TBSP of butter, softened, to make the frosting rich in taste.

Powder sugar: Add in 1 ½ cups of powder sugar for a perfectly sweet cookie topping.

Milk: Using 1-2 TBSP of milk will create a nice frosting consistency. You can use more or less, depending on how thick you like your frosting.

Vanilla extract: To help enhance the wonderful flavors, add in ½ tsp of vanilla extract.

Blue food coloring: Adding in 2 drops of blue food coloring creates a beautiful soft blue color for the topping.

How to make Easy Marshmallow Flower Cookies

Prep

To begin this recipe, you need 24 cooked and cooled sugar cookies. You can buy store bought cookies if you’d like to make this super easy. But you can also make your own cookies as well. Check out this recipe for Crispy Sugar Cookies, just leave off the frosting!

Next, whip up some sweet homemade frosting! In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, powder sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Create Spring Scene

Proceed to frost each cookie with the blue frosting and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Then, cut the mini-Reese’s cups in half and place each half towards the bottom of each cookie. After that, arrange 1 green jellybean lengthwise above the peanut butter cup.

Next, cut each mini marshmallow diagonally, then dip the sticky part into the colored sugar. Arrange the marshmallow halves around the top of the cookie in a circular shape, add the yellow jellybean in the center of the marshmallow flower petals.

Repeat the process for each cookie until you have an entire garden in your kitchen! Use the pink and yellow colored sugar sprinkles to have a beautiful and colorful cookie garden.

Serve and enjoy!

Marshmallow Flower Cookies

Marshmallow Flower Cookies are easy to make and perfect for Spring baking! Everyone loves these cute Flower sugar cookies topped with marshmallow flowers, a jelly bean stem, in a peanut butter chocolate pot.

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Course: Cookies, treat

Cuisine: American

Keyword: flower sugar cookies, Marshmallow Flower Cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 93kcal

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Ingredients

24 Sugar cookies baked & cooled
Light blue frosting recipe below
48 Jellybeans (24) green ones & (24) yellow ones
12 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups cut in half
72 Mini marshmallows cut in half diagonally
Colored sugar sprinkles- yellow & pink

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

2 TBSP Butter softened
1 ½ cups Powder sugar
1-2 TBSP Milk
½ tsp Vanilla extract
2 drops Blue food coloring

Instructions

Prep: You need 24 cooked and cooled sugar cookies. You can buy store bought cookies if you'd like to make this super easy. But you can also make your own cookies as well.
Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, powder sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and blue food coloring. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Create Spring Scene: Frost each cookie with the blue frosting and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Then, cut the mini-Reese’s cups in half and place each half towards the bottom of each cookie. Arrange 1 green jellybean lengthwise above the peanut butter cup.
Cut each mini marshmallow diagonally, then dip the sticky part into the colored sugar. Arrange the marshmallow halves around the top of the cookie in a circular shape, add the yellow jellybean in the center of the marshmallow flower petals.
Repeat the process for each cookie until you have an entire garden in your kitchen! Use the pink and yellow colored sugar sprinkles to have a beautiful and colorful cookie garden. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container, using a piece of parchment paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together. They will last up to 5 days if stored properly.

Nutrition

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HOW LONG ARE FLOWER SUGAR COOKIES GOOD FOR?

These cookies should be good for up to 5 days if kept stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Place a piece of parchment paper between layers to keep them from sticking together.

Can I freeze frosted cookies?

Yes, you can freeze these cookies. They will last up to 3 months if store properly. To freeze them, place your frosted cookies onto a baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours until the frosting is solid. Then transfer to an airtight container with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper between the cookies to prevent sticking. You can also put them each in individual ziplocked bags after the initial freezing process, for quick access to a sweet treat.

Try more of our other favorite Spring/Summer cookie recipes:

Watermelon Sugar Cookies
STRAWBERRY COOL WHIP COOKIES
CHEESECAKE STUFFED FUNFETTI COOKIES
Under the Sea Cookies
Easy 4th of July Cookies
Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies
Frosted Strawberry Cookies
JELLO SUGAR COOKIES
FROSTED ROSE SUGAR COOKIES

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Marshmallow Flower Cookies make a wonderful Spring treat to share with family and friends! These adorable Flower sugar cookies are topped with marshmallow flowers, a jelly bean stem, in a peanut butter chocolate pot.