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marshmallow

[mahrsh-mel-oh, -mal-oh] / ˈmɑrʃˌmɛl oʊ, -ˌmæl oʊ /


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Despite its name, the cookie's texture more closely resembles a rice cake, and is made by stuffing pistachio cream and knafeh shreds into a chocolate marshmallow.

From BBC Jan. 14, 2026

Then there’s bruising running back Mark Fletcher Jr., who runs through 300-pound defenders as if they were made of marshmallow.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

The S’mores cookies, graham cracker sandwich cookies with chocolate and marshmallow filling, were introduced during the 2017 Girl Scout cookie season.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2025

But even his nonsensible marshmallow responses to her didn’t matter.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2024

“But I didn’t get a chance before her presentation, and afterward, I made a beeline for the marshmallow roast.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Other possibilities: Cinderella Mac & Cheese, or Jet-Puffed marshmallows marketed with images of Olaf, Frozen’s snowman.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

On another occasion he had been hospitalised after eating marshmallows, which usually contain gelatin derived from animal parts.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

To make them, cafes melt marshmallows to create a chewy outer layer mixed with chocolate, then fill individual portions with pistachio cream and kadaif before dusting the top with cocoa powder.

From Barron's Jan. 20, 2026

At home with her newborn, Moore grew restless and began making candy; specifically, sea-salt caramels like the ones she’d loved in Paris, and vanilla marshmallows.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2026

Sleeping bags and pillows, my Yahtze game, long forks for roasting marshmallows, folding chairs to use around the campfire, Mom’s books, Dad’s wood carving tools, Abby’s doll, my radio, Moose’s basket.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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