HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW POPS

Homemade Marshmallow Pops image

Homemade marshmallows are fun to eat on a stick or to stir into your favorite hot chocolate. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture appeals to the young and the young at heart. -Jennifer Andrzejewski, Grizzly Flats, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 15 marshmallows.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup cold water
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
Lollipop sticks

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cold water and gelatin; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 2 minutes to dissolve sugar crystals; uncover and cook on medium-high heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat and gradually add to gelatin. Beat on medium speed for 14 minutes. Add extract; beat 1 minute longer. Meanwhile, sprinkle 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar into a greased 13x9-in. pan., With greased hands, spread marshmallow mixture into prepared pan. Top with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar. Cover and cool at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight., Cut 15 snowflakes with a greased 2-1/2-in. snowflake-shaped cookie cutter; toss in remaining confectioners' sugar. If desired, gently press lollipop stick into each snowflake. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.