Best marshmallows, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Gwynedd Stuart, Jenessa Abrams, Lisa A. Kaminski and Conor Dannis. Recommendations come from tastingtable.com, sporked.com, tasteofhome.com and uproxx.com.
Snacks & Sweets · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Dandies Vanilla Marshmallows (vegan; regular or mini)
Chosen by- Jenessa AbramsFood writer, Tasting Table
- Gwynedd StuartWriter, Sporked
- Lisa A. KaminskiFormer editor, Taste of Home
Also chosen by- Gwynedd Stuart · Writer, Sporked source ↗
- Taste of Home test-kitchen panel source ↗
Plant-based, gelatin-free and made without corn syrup or artificial flavors. Abrams ranked them #1 of 19 brands, from supermarket to gourmet: “a perfect balance of sugar and vanilla,” a firmer bite, and they “expand beautifully” when roasted for s’mores. Sporked named them the best vegan marshmallows and the best minis overall, dense enough to hold up in cocoa or on a casserole; Taste of Home’s test kitchen made them its best vegan pick.
- 2
Wondermade Gourmet Marshmallows (Bourbon)
Chosen by- Conor DannisS’moreologist, The Resort at Paws Up · Montana
Small-batch flavored marshmallows handmade in Sanford, Florida, with cane sugar and kosher gelatin. Dannis, who runs the nightly s’mores fire at the Montana resort: “If I’m going with something store-bought, I’d have to say that Wondermade has some phenomenal marshmallows. My personal favorite is their bourbon-flavored one.” Sold online.
- 3
Hammond’s Vanilla Bean Marshmallows
Chosen by- Taste of Home test-kitchen panel
- Jenessa AbramsFood writer, Tasting Table
Also chosen by- Jenessa Abrams · Food writer, Tasting Table source ↗
Small-batch Denver squares flecked with real vanilla bean and dusted like homemade. Taste of Home’s best fancy marshmallow: “rich vanilla flavor,” soft and chewy, and “When toasted, these are delicious!”; try one or two in hot cocoa. Abrams found the vanilla “palpable in each bite” and that they puffed up well for s’mores (#7 of 19).
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Questions, answered
- What is the best marshmallows, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Dandies Vanilla Marshmallows (vegan; regular or mini), chosen by Jenessa Abrams (Tasting Table, 19 brands); Gwynedd Stuart (Sporked); Lisa A. Kaminski (Taste of Home). Plant-based, gelatin-free and made without corn syrup or artificial flavors. Abrams ranked them #1 of 19 brands, from supermarket to gourmet: “a perfect balance of sugar and vanilla,” a firmer bite, and they “expand beautifully” when roasted for s’mores. Sporked named them the best vegan marshmallows and the best minis overall, dense enough to hold up in cocoa or on a casserole; Taste of Home’s test kitchen made them its best vegan pick. Source: tastingtable.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for marshmallows?
- No. 2 is Wondermade Gourmet Marshmallows (Bourbon), chosen by Conor Dannis (s’moreologist, The Resort at Paws Up). No. 3 is Hammond’s Vanilla Bean Marshmallows, chosen by Taste of Home test-kitchen panel; Jenessa Abrams (Tasting Table). Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.