HOLIDAY MARSHMALLOWS

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These soft homemade marshmallows are lots more fun than the store-bought kind and are so yummy, whether by themselves or topping off a mug of hot cocoa. I add red and green sprinkles for the holidays. -Arlene Barr, Monterey, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons butter
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
Assorted sprinkles, confectioners' sugar, coarse colored sugar and/or nonpareils

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and lightly grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine gelatin and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Add sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved (do not boil)., Transfer to a large bowl. Chill until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Beat on high speed until mixture is thick and the volume is doubled, about 10 minutes. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Using foil, lift marshmallows out of pan. Cut into 1-1/4-in. squares or cut into shapes with cutters lightly coated with cooking spray. Roll in garnishes as desired. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

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