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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 cups sugar |
1 3/4 cups water, divided |
4 envelopes unflavored gelatin |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
Directions:
1. Combine 4 cups sugar and 1 cup water in a 3-quart saucepan; stir well. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
2. Combine gelatin and remaining water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 30 minutes.
3. Cook sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Wash off sugar crystals from sides of pan, using a brush dipped in cold water. Continue to cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches firm ball stage (244°).
4. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over gelatin mixture, beating constantly at high speed of an electric mixer. Continue beating 30 minutes; beat in vanilla.
5. Sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch in a 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan. Spread marshmallow mixture evenly in pan. Let dry at least 12 hours.
6. Turn candy out onto waxed paper. Cut into 1-inch squares or circles, rolling marshmallows in excess powdered sugar mixture. Store in airtight containers.
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