Marshmallows

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly butter a 9-inch square pan.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water.
4. 4
   Stir with a spoon until very thick.
5. 5
   Allow to stand 5 minutes.
6. 6
   In a 2-quart saucepan, combine hot water, 1/2 cup corn syrup and 2 cups granulated sugar.
7. 7
   Place over high heat and stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil.
8. 8
   Cook to 238° or 115°C or soft ball stage.
9. 9
   Remove from heat.
10. 10
    Stir in remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup.
11. 11
    Pour into medium size bowl.
12. 12
    Using an electric mixer at high speed; beat hot syrup and gelatin mixture 1 tablespoon at a time.
13. 13
    Continue beating until gelatin is incorporated, candy is thick and has cooled to lukewarm, about 10 minutes.
14. 14
    Stir in vanilla.
15. 15
    Pour into a greased pan.
16. 16
    Cool 3 hours or until marshmallows are firm enough to cut, using a knife dipped in hot water.
17. 17
    Cut marshmallows into pieces 1 3/4 inches square.
18. 18
    Roll cut marshmallows in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.