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Easy Peppermint Marshmallows

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 15 mins Additional: 4 hrs Total: 4 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 18

Yield: 18 marshmallows

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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