Vegan Marshmallows

Directions

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   ["Soak agar-agar in 1/2 cup cold water until water is absorbed and powder is completely wet, about 10 minutes.", "Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup cold water, 13/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup corn syrup in saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly over medium heat and taking care to prevent boiling over.", "Reduce heat slightly and continue cooking and stirring until sugar mixture thickens and forms a strand or ball in cold water. Immediately remove from heat and set aside.", "Heat agar-agar over medium heat and stir until agar-agar softens and dissolves.", "Spoon into mixer bowl.", "Add vanilla extract and, with beaters on high seed, slowly pour hot sugar mixture onto agar-agar.", "Continue beating on high speed for about 10 minutes, or until mixture turns white and resembles well-beaten egg whites.", "Combine cornstarch and confectioner's sugar in bowl.", "Generously sprinkle an 8 inch round baking pan with half of cornstarch mixture.", "Pour agar-agar mixture into pan.", "Sprinkle top with more cornstarch and sugar to coat well.", "After \"marshmallows\"" firm up