Honey Marshmallows

The weather outside is FRIGHTFUL! Time to curl up with a cozy blanket and a mug of hot chocolate! Let's make it event better and top that hot chocolate with delicious and easy homemade honey marshmallows! 

You will need:

• 1-1/4 c water, divided
• 3 Tbsp or 3 pkg gelatin (we used Knox brand)
• 1 c honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp vanilla paste
• cooking spray to grease pan
• corn starch or powdered sugar to dust mallows

Instructions:

1. In mixing bowl, combine 3/4 c water and gelatin. Let bloom while cooking honey syrup.
2. Combine remaining 1/2 c water, 1 c honey, and salt in medium sauce pan. Bring to boil.
3. Continue cooking until temperature reads 240°F on candy thermometer.
4. Turn mixer with bloomed gelatin on low. Pour boiling syrup into mixing bowl in a steady stream.
5. Slowly rise the speed to high for 4-6 minutes.
6. Stop mixture and add vanilla.
7. Resume mixing on high for another 3-4 minutes. Mixing bowl should be cool to the touch. Mixture should double in volume, have a glossy appearance and soft peaks.

FOR PIPED MARSHMALLOWS:

• Spoon into piping bag fitted with wide tip. 
• Pipe dollops onto greased baking pan.
• Allow to cool up to 4 hours on counter.
• Dust mallows with cornstarch or powdered sugar.

FOR SQUARE MARSHMALLOWS:

• Pour mixture into greased 9x9 pan. Allow to cool up to 4 hours on counter. 
• Dust mallows with cornstarch or powdered sugar.
• Oil pizza cutter or knife to cut cooked marshmallows in desired shapes.

Serve with your favorite hot chocolate or other holiday treat. Enjoy!