Marshmallows

Name: Marshmallows
Yield: makes 30 to 50 marshmallows, depending on size
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90 ml) cold water; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder; 2/3 cup (130 g) sugar; 1/4 cup (60 ml) light corn syrup; Pinch of salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; About 1 1/2 cups (180 g) confectioners’ sugar, plus more for tossing with the marshmallows

December 9, 2011

These marshmallows are chewy and compact, designed to be folded into ice cream. They are indispensable in Rocky Road Ice Cream (page 26) but can be deliciously added to lots of other flavors as well. To measure powdered gelatin, open the envelopes and measure the granules with a tablespoon. These are best made in a heavy-duty stand mixer.

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