Vanilla Marshmallows

These homemade marshmallows are incredibly fluffy and flavored with pure vanilla extract, making them ideal for marshmallow treats or hot cocoa.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Mix the gelatin with 1/2 cup cold water in a mixing bowl

Give it ten minutes to bloom

Mix the granulated sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat

After the sugar has dissolved, stir

Remove the sugar mixture from the heat source as soon as the candy thermometer registers 240F 115C

Slowly add the hot sugar syrup to the gelatin mixture in a thin stream while continuing to mix on low speed

Take care, as the mixture is extremely hot

Once the mixture is thick, white, and fluffy, turn the mixer up to high and beat for another ten to fifteen minutes

After a minute, add the vanilla extract and stir until thoroughly incorporated

A 9 x 9-inch 23 x 23 cm baking dish should be greased and dusted with powdered sugar

After filling the dish with the marshmallow mixture, level the top and sprinkle additional powdered sugar on top

Let the marshmallows sit overnight or for at least four hours at room temperature

After setting, use cookie cutters to create creative shapes or slice the marshmallows into squares

To keep them from sticking, dust the cut edges with extra powdered sugar

Savor your homemade marshmallows with vanilla