Marshmallow Stars

  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 8 hr 45 min
  • Servings 18

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 7 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray; line bottom and sides of pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving paper overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and cornstarch. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the mixture over parchment paper in pan. In bowl of stand mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water to soften; set aside.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 cup water over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Heat to boiling; cook, without stirring, about 15 minutes to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a ball that holds its shape but is pliable; remove from heat.
  • 3
    Slowly pour syrup into softened gelatin while beating on low speed. Increase speed to high; beat 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture is white and has almost tripled in volume. Add vanilla; beat on high speed 1 minute. Pour into pan; spread and smooth top with rubber spatula. Dust top of marshmallows with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar mixture. Let stand uncovered at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • 4
    Loosen sides of marshmallow mixture from pan and gently lift in one piece onto cutting board. Spray 2- to 3-inch star-shaped cutter with cooking spray. Cut marshmallows into stars. Sprinkle sides of each marshmallow with remaining powdered sugar mixture. Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
147
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
54mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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