Marshmallow Shortcake Slice

Name: Marshmallow Shortcake Slice
Ingredients: For the shortcake base; 4 ounces butter; 4 ounces sugar; 8 ounces flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; For the marshmallow topping; 1 tablespoon gelatin; 1 cup water (boiling); 2 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 4 drops food coloring (may need more or less to get the colour you like. I use either red to get a pale pink colour or gree)

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Ingredients

For the shortcake base
4 ounces butter
4 ounces sugar
8 ounces flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For the marshmallow topping
1 tablespoon gelatin
1 cup water (boiling)
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 drops food coloring (may need more or less to get the colour you like. I use either red to get a pale pink colour or gree)

Directions

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["For Base:", "Cream together the butter & sugar until light & fluffy.", "Add essence, egg, and dry ingredients.", "Mix well and then press into a 9\" x 13\"" shallow baking pan. (known in NZ as a sponge roll tin).""