Make billowy soft, slightly chewy, delicately sweet homemade marshmallows using just 6 ingredients. You can flavor them using vanilla or any candy oil you like.
Butter the bottom and sides of a 9″ x 13″ pan or a 9-inch square pan.
Combine the powdered sugar and cornstarch in a bowl.
Pour about ⅓rd of the powder blend through a fine-mesh sieve and sprinkle evenly over the bottom and sides of the pan.
Cover and save the remaining powder for later.
Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over top.
Let the gelatin bloom (soften) while you make the sugar syrup.
Gently stir together the remaining ½ cup of water, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 cup corn syrup, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.
Set the pan over medium heat on the stovetop.
Place a lid on the pan.
Cook, covered for about 4 minutes until the liquid comes to a boil.
Remove the lid and cook, without stirring until the mixture reaches 240 degrees Fahrenheit (about 5-8 minutes.)
Slowly and carefully pour the hot sugar syrup down the side of the stand mixer bowl into the gelatin with the mixer turned on low speed.
Once all of the gelatin has dissolved, increase your mixer speed to high and whip until the marshmallow becomes very thick and cools to a lukewarm temperature. This will take about 12-15 minutes.
Add the vanilla and whip just to combine.
While the marshmallow is being whipping, prepare your pan.
Tap the pan to remove excess powder.
Butter or spray a rubber spatula and use it to remove the marshmallow from the bowl.
Spread the marshmallow evenly in the prepared pan.
Use a buttered offset spatula to smooth the surface.
Pour about half of the remaining powdered sugar cornstarch blend through a fine-mesh strainer, sprinkling it over the marshmallows.
Use your hand to press the marshmallows down into an even layer.
Set the marshmallows aside at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
Butter (or spray with baking spray) a long sharp knife and cut a 1 ½ inch wide strip.
Wash the knife and grease it again then make another cut.
Cut 36 marshmallows approximately 1 ½ inches square.
Dip the sticky sides of the marshmallows in the remaining powdered sugar mixture.
Dust off any excess powder and your marshmallows are ready to serve.
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