[2] To stop ice cream cones from dripping out the bottom, press a mini-marshmallow into the bottom, or cut up a standard marshmallow (photo © Tèo Gelato).

If you received marshmallows for Easter and are looking to do more than snack from the box, you can make hot chocolate, s’mores, or rocky road brownies, cookies or ice cream.

You can add them to peanut butter sandwiches and pancake batter, sliced or cut to size. You can make fruit and marshmallow skewers, or recipes with marshmallows from ambrosia salad to sweet potatoes.

You can dip them in chocolate fondue. Add them hot or cold cereal. Toss coffee-flavored marshmallows into hot coffee.

Use them as a pie topper: Bake the pie at 400°F for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are toasted.

Or, try these less obvious uses for marshmallows:

 
 
HOW TO KEEP MARSHMALLOWS SOFT

Marshmallows should be stored in an airtight container. But if they begin to harden, you can:

 
 
IF YOU HAVE TOO MANY MARSHMALLOWS

Stick them in the freezer, in the storage bag with the fresh bread.

 
 
TO UNSTICK MARSHMALLOWS

If your marshmallows have clumped together, unstick them by placing them in a plastic bag and adding a teaspoon or two of cornstarch or powdered sugar.

Seal the bag and shake it vigorously to evenly coat the marshmallows. They should begin to come apart in a few minutes.
 
Check out the history of marshmallows and much more about these sweet pillows.
 
 
National Marshmallow Day is August 30th.