Home-made Marshmallows

A friend, who might be starting up her own marshmallow business inspired me to try my own. I found this recipe on-line that requires no corn-syrup. I used some store bought sugar decorations and a cookie cutter  to make them festive. It just adds a special little something to my hot chocolate on these cold winter nights.

This recipe will make 12 large marshmallows  

2 tablespoons gelatin (2 envelopes)
8 tablespoons cold water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:

1
Dust an 8- or 9-inch square pan with powdered sugar. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, soak gelatin in 8 tbsp cold water. Set aside.
3
Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a large heavy saucepan.
4
Cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
5
Add gelatin and bring to a boil.
6
Remove from heat. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand until partially cool.
7
Add salt and vanilla extract.
8
Beat with an electric mixer until soft and double in volume. About 10-15 minutes.
9
Pour into prepared pan to about 1/2 inch thick.
10
Set to cool until it will not stick to your finger.
11
Cut into 1.5 inch pieces and roll in powdered sugar.
12
Variation: toasted coconut can be substituted for powdered sugar.
13
Variation: other flavorings can be substituted for vanilla extract.

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-marshmallows-no-corn-syrup-384069?oc=linkback