My Recipe for Homemade Marshmallows!

What you'll Need:

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar
• 1/4 cup of cornstarch
• 1 cup of cold water
• 1 cup of light corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
• 3 packages of unflavored gelatin
• Candy thermometer

What to do:

1. Put 1/2 cup of cold water and unflavored gelatin in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a saucepan combine the remaining 1/2 cup of water with the salt,  corn syrup, and granulated sugar.
3. Turn the saucepan on to a medium heat, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Clip your candy thermometer to the side of your saucepan and bring the mixture up to 240 degrees fahrenheit, will take between 5 and 10 minutes. Do not leave the mixture unattended!
5. Remove the mixture from the stove as soon as it reaches the proper temperature.
6. Using the whisk attachment turn your mixture on to a low speed.
7.  Slowly pour in the hot mixture from the pan.
8. Whisk the mixture until it is thick and lukewarm it will take about 15 minutes.
9. In the last 2 minutes add your flavoring, Vanilla extract for classic marshmallows but feel free to mix it up!
10. After you've finished add the mixture to your prepared pan.
11. Allow the pan to sit for 3 hours

How to prepare your pan:

Spray your pan with a non-stick cooking spray and add the cornstarch and confectioners sugar. Shake and coat the pan liberally. 

Extra tip:

When you go to cut your marshmallows have a bag of cornstarch and confectioners sugar nearby. Drop your marshmallows in right after you cut it and give it a good shake. 

These marshmallows make a great addition to hot cocoa, or just for roasting and eating plain.