Mom’S Basic Homemade Marshmallows

Name: Mom’S Basic Homemade Marshmallows
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin; 1 cup Cold Water; 4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1-1/2 cup Water; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

6 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons Unflavored Gelatin
1 cup Cold Water
4 cups Granulated Sugar
1-1/2 cup Water
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

Directions

1

Soak gelatin in cold water for 10 minutes. While it is soaking, heat sugar and water to soft ball stage (238°F). Pour the syrup over the gelatin, stirring constantly until it is completely dissolved. Stir in salt and vanilla.
2

Beat mixture with a stand mixer for about 20 minutes or until stiff. Pour into a buttered 9x2x13 pan and allow to set. Cut into squares with kitchen shears dipped in hot water, wrap in waxed paper and store in an airtight container.