Easy Peppermint Marshmallows

Name: Easy Peppermint Marshmallows
Total time: 275
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 serving cooking spray; 6 tablespoons warm water; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 ⅓ cups white sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup, plus; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; ¼ cup water; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ¾ teaspoon pure peppermint extract; red food coloring; ¼ cup cornstarch; ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe by Jan Eichel from allrecipes.com

Dessert 5 Hr. 35 Mins.

Ingredients

18 servings

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1 serving cooking spray
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6 tablespoons warm water
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2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
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1 ⅓ cups white sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup, plus
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2 tablespoons light corn syrup
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¼ cup water

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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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¾ teaspoon pure peppermint extract
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red food coloring
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¼ cup cornstarch
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¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Line a 9x9 pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top. Spray plastic wrap lightly with cooking spray. Place the 6 tablespoons of warm water in a large bowl, and sprinkle gelatin on top. Let gelatin soften in the water for 5 minutes.
Combine the white sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a tall saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one full minute, 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Pour the hot syrup over the softened gelatin, and add the salt. Beat at high speed with an electric mixer until the mixture increases in volume and holds a peak, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
Pour into prepared pan, add several drops of red food coloring, and swirl with a toothpick. Cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours. Cut into 18 squares, using a knife sprayed with cooking spray. Combine cornstarch and powdered sugar in a bowl. Toss cut marshmallows in the reserved powdered sugar mixture. Store in airtight container or resealable plastic bag.