Marshmallow Frosting

By ctozzi

Used with S'mores Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 envelope unflavoured gelatin ( 1 scant tablespoon) 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup water and the sugar in a saucepan over medium high, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

Stop stirring; clip a canady thermometer onto side of pan. Boil syrup until temperature reaches the soft ball stage (238 degrees F), brushing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming.

Remove from heat; add syrup to softened gelatin. Whisk mixture by hand to cool, about 1 minutes, then use an electric mixer to whisk on medium high speed until soft, glossy (but not dry) peaks form, 8 to 10 minutes.

Use immediately (frosting will harden)