Peppermint Marshmallows

Peppermint Marshmallows

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
¼ cup water
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops peppermint oil

1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup water
½ cup corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt

Spray a 9X13 pan with lots of cooking spray.

Fit a stand mixer with the whist attachment. In the mixer bowl combine ¼ cup water, vanilla and peppermint oil. Sprinkle the gelatin over the liquid to soften.

Combine the sugar, salt, corn syrup, and remaining water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil with the lid on without stirring. When this mixture is at a boil, remove the lid and continue to cook without stirring until it reaches the soft-ball stage (240 degrees)

With the mixer at medium speed, pour all of the hot syrup slowly into the mixing bowl containing the gelatin mixture. Be careful not to splash. When all the syrup is added bring mixer up to full speed.

Whip until mixture is very fluffy, white and stiff- about 8-10 minutes. Add a bunch of red food coloring if desired. Pour marshmallow into the sprayed pan and smooth with a rubber spatula that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Allow mixture to sit uncovered for 10-12 hours.

Sift powdered sugar generously over the rested marshmallow slab. Turn the slab out onto a cutting board and dust with more powdered sugar. Slice with pizza cutter into desired shapes. Dip cut edges into powdered sugar and shake of excess powder.