Valentine's Day Marshmallows
Quickly create these romantic treats, just in time for Valentine's Day. These fluffy, vanilla-flavored morsels are great for sharing with a significant other, or with friends and family!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (usually Knox brand)
- 1 cup water separated
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1-2 cups sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 baking pan (or two 8x8 pans) with nonstick baking spray and very generously dust the sides and bottom with powdered sugar. Set aside. It's best to have this pan ready before beginning.1-2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over ½ cup water and let bloom.3 envelopes unflavored gelatin (usually Knox brand), 1 cup water
- In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining ½ cup water, and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to ensure the sugar has dissolved. Continue to boil until the mixture registers 238°F-240°F on a candy thermometer.1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 cup water
- Once at temperature, remove from heat. It may be easier to pour this mixture into a glass measuring pitcher. This makes it easier to pour.
- With the mixer running on low, slowly drizzle in the liquid over the bloomed gelatin. Try not to pour the liquid on the beater as it will spray the sugar liquid up the sides of the bowl.
- Once all the liquid is in, turn the mixer to high. Beat until the mixture is cooled, grown in volume and becomes quite sticky and stiff. This will take longer than you think, about 8-12 minutes.
- Beat in vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract).1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- Scrape marshmallow mixture into prepared pan(s) and spread out evenly. The marshmallows are sticky so more sugar may be needed to spread them.
- Once spread out, generously dust the top again with powdered sugar. Let stand at room temperature for 5-6 hours or overnight.1-2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- Cut with cookie cutters (spray with nonstick spray) or a knife and dip exposed cuts into powdered sugar.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1marshmallow | Calories: 226kcal