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TOASTED COCONUT MARSHMALLOWS




Source of Recipe


Food Network






List of Ingredients



• 7 ounces sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  
• 1 recipe Homemade Marshmallows recipe follows.......
  
• Confectioners' sugar
  
• HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW
  
• 3 packages unflavored gelatin
  
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  
• 1 cup light corn syrup
  
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  
• confectioners' sugar for dusting
  






Instructions



1. HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW..........
   
2. Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment and aloow to sit while you make the syrup.
   
3. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook ovr meduim heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to hight and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remover from the heat.
   
4. With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. put the mixer on high and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly.
   
5. HOW TO COMBINE AND MAKE THE TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS.....
   
6. Sprinkle half the toasted coconut in an 8 by 12 inch nonmetal pan. Pour in the marshmallow batter and smooth the top of the mixture with damp hands. Sprinkle on the remaining toasted coconut. Allow to dry uncovered at room temprature over night.
   
7. Remove the marshmallows from the pan and cut into squares. Roll the sides of each piece carefully in confectioners' sugar. Store uncovered at room temperature.