Festive peppermint marshmallows
Festive peppermint marshmallows recipe in the candy category
Recipe ingredients:
- Confectioners sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatine
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Recipe method:
- Generously dust an 11 x 7 1/2 x 2 inch baking dish with confectioners sugar.
- Sprinkle gelatine on 1/2 cup cold water in large bowl to soften. Set aside.
- Heat granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 cup water in 2 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling.
- Cook without stirring to 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a ball that holds its shape but is pliable. Remove from heat.
- Slowly pour syrup into softened gelatine while beating with electric mixer on high speed.
- Beat on high speed until mixture is white and has almost tripled in volume.
- Add peppermint extract. Beat on high speed 1 minute. Pour into pan.
- Sprinkle with confectioners sugar, patting lightly with hands.
- Let stand uncovered at least 8 hours.
- Turn pan upside down to remove marshmallow mixture onto board.
- Cut into shapes with miniature cookie cutters or knife dipped in water to keep from sticking.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 weeks.
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