BOURBON-VANILLA MARSHMALLOWS

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 3 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
• 1 About 1 cup confectioners' sugar for making vanilla sugar
• 1 tablespoon bourbon
• Vegetable oil for brushing pan
• 3 (1/4-ounce) envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Using a small, sharp knife split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape the seeds into a small bowl. Reserve the vanilla bean pods. Transfer about one-third of the seeds to a second small bowl and add 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar. Using a mortar or the back of a spoon, pound and mix together. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar and stir to combine. Cover and let stand at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Vanilla sugar can be made ahead and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, indefinitely.