Homemade Marshmallows

3 packages unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
powdered sugar for dusting

You must have a stand-up mixer with a whisk attachment and a candy thermometer for this recipe

Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in the bowl of the mixer and allow to sit while you make the syrup

Combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees. Remove from heat. With the mixer on low, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly. Generously dust a 8x12 glass baking dish with powdered sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture in the the pan, smooth the top and dust with more sugar. Allow to stand uncovered overnight until it dries out. Turn the marshmallow out on a board dusted with powdered sugar and cut them into squares. Dust your hands with sugar and the knife to prevent sticking.

Makes 20-40 marshmallows depending on the size you cut.

These are kinda a sticky mess, but so, so good, they are totally worth it. I usually only make them once a year. You can really experiment with theses, too. add food coloring, or different flavors, roll them in crushed peppermint, or dip them in melted chocolate. OR dip them in melted chocolate THEN roll them in crushed peppermints :)