Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup.
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small pan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin.
- Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes.
- Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly.
- With a sieve, generously dust an 8 X 12 inch non-metal baking dish with confectioners' sugar.
- Pour the marshmallow mix into the pan, smooth the top, and dust with more confectioners' sugar.
- Allow to stand uncovered overnight until it dries out.
- Turn the marshmallows onto a board and cut them into squares.
- Dust them with more confectioners' sugar.