Homemade Mint Marshmallows

Submitted by dontfencemein

"Making marshmallows sounds intimidating, but its actually really simple and fun. Something to experiment with on a rainy day. These are great to substitute for smores! Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 9x13 pan

ingredients

• 2 (15 ml) envelopes plain gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon peppermint extract

directions

1. In mixer bowl, dissolve gelatin in cold water.
2. Add 1/4 c boiling water.
3. In sauce pan combine sugar, 1/2 cup boiling water till dissolved.
4. Add corn syrup.
5. Pour into gelatin, and cool when cold add flavor and beat with whip till stiff peaks form.
6. Scrape into a powder sugar dusted 9x13 pan.
7. Spread powdered sugar on top and spread to all corners and edges.
8. Let dry then cover.
9. Cut into 1" pieces and store in airtight container.
10. Use in place of regular marshmallows.