Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs

Name: Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin; 2 or 3 drops concentrated natural oil such as peppermint or orange; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate,

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Ingredients

1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin
2 or 3 drops concentrated natural oil such as peppermint or orange
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate,

Directions

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["Spray the interior of the egg molds with nonstick vegetable spray. Place the cornstarch in a fine-mesh sieve and lightly dust the interior of the mold, coating evenly. Tap out the excess cornstarch. Set aside.", "Place 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of the corn syrup in a heatproof bowl. Set aside.", "In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, the remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup, and 1/2 cup of the water. Clip a thermometer to the side of the pan, and place the pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture registers 110\u00b0F.", "While the sugar mixture is heating, combine the gelatin with the remaining 1/4 cup water in the top half of a double boiler. Place over (not touching) boiling water in the bottom pan and heat, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes, or until the gelatin has melted or \"bloomed.\"" Do not allow the mixture to boil.""