Homemade Marshmallows

Ingredients

• 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin ((.75 oz))
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup light Karo Syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 4 tesapoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch

Steps

1. 1

   Line a 9X9 inch baking pan with plastic wrap. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, pour in the unflavored gelatin. Add the 1/2 cup cold water, and let it sit and soak for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, Karo syrup, and 1/4 cup of water. Heat over the stove on medium-high heat, and whisk together until it comes to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Pour the boiling syrup over the soaked gelatin. Add the salt. Using the whisk attachment, turn the mixer on high speed. Beat on high for 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the vanilla extract, and mix until incorporated.

6. 6

   Using a rubber spatula lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, scrape the marshmallow cream into the prepared pan. Smooth the top evenly.

7. 7

   Lightly spray another piece of plastic wrap to gently place over the top of the marshmallow cream. Seal around the pan or marshmallow cream to set for 4 hours or overnight.

8. 8

   Add the powdered sugar and cornstarch to a bowl, and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Remove the marshmallow from the pan, and cut into desired sizes. Dredge each piece in the powdered sugar/cornstarch mixture and serve!