The fastest way to resurrect a stale marshmallow is the microwave. But be warned: this is like trying to negotiate with a toddler. One second too long, and you’ll have a smoking, melted ghost of a marshmallow that looks radioactive.
Place the marshmallows on a plate, not touching, and zap them for five to ten seconds. Watch them like a hawk that just saw a squirrel. They’ll puff up into giant, warm pillows of joy. Let them cool for ten seconds—they’ll deflate, but they’ll be soft and chewy again.
Fun fact: microwaves excite water molecules. So you’re basically vibrating the tiny water bits back into a panic, forcing them to rehydrate the sugar. It’s a fluff-based miracle.
