Marshmallows (Light as snow)

By barbsjustagirl

Dip marshmallows into melted white or milk chocolate. Then add your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, crushed candy canes or crushed nuts before chocolate sets.

Ingredients

• 3 packages unflavored gelatin
• 1-1/4 cups ice water, divided
• 2 cups C & H granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract
• 3/4 cup C & H powdered sugar, divided
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1-2 drops food coloring (0ptional)
• Non-stick cooking spray
• parchment paper

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl combine gelatin with 1/2 cup ice water and set aside. Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place parchment paper in pan, spray paper. Sift 1/4 cup powdered sugar to evenly coat inside of pan. In a small saucepan combine remaining 3/4 cup ice water, granulated sugar, corn syrup and salt. Place over medium-high heat and cook approx. 7-8 minutes until it reaches 240 degrees on candy thermometer.

With electric mixer on low speed beat gelatin mixture for 1-2 minutes as you pour in the hot syrup. Slowly increase speed to high; beat 10-12 minutes. Mixture will be very thick. Add extract and food coloring. Mix one minute. Pour into prepared pan. Sift 1/4 cup powdered sugar over top. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of marshmallow. Allow to dry at room temperature for 8 hours.

Turn over marshmallows onto a cutting board. Remove parchment paper cut into 1 inch squares using a paring knife dusted with powdered sugar. Coat cut marshmallows in powdered sugar. Store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.