INGREDIENTS:

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 2 T plus 1/2 t unflavored gelatin
• 2 C sugar
• 1/2 C light corn syrup (Karo)
• 1/2 C hot water
• 1/4 t salt
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 t pure vanilla
• 1/2 C cornstarch
• Candy Thermometer (most groceries and Walmart carry them)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Put 1/2 cold water in a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on top and let it stand to soften.
3. In a heavy saucepan, mix the sugar, corn syrup, hot water and salt together. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
4. Place the candy thermometer on side of the pot, being careful not to let the tip touch the bottom of the pot. Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture reaches 240 degrees (soft ball stage) on the thermometer.
5. Remove from the heat and add the gelatin, stirring gently to dissolve; set aside.
6. With a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment beat the egg whites on high until stiff peaks form.
7. With the mixer running on low, slowly add the sugar mixture. Add the vanilla and continue beating for approximately 10 minutes. (I use a timer and do exactly 10 minutes and it comes out perfect every time)
8. Transfer to your prepared 9×13 dish. Spread evenly. Spray a piece of parchment paper with non-stick spray and place it on top of your mixture smoothing it out with your hands gently.
9. LET IT STAND OVERNIGHT (some people find this difficult…LOL)
10. Remove the parchment paper, invert the marshmallow to a sheet of waxed paper or a plastic cutting board that has been sprinkled with cornstarch lightly. You may have to gently go around the sides of the pan with your fingers to help it come out of the pan.
11. Trim the edges to make a straight line. (these peices I save and give to my grandson to put in hot chocolate or on ice cream or just eat).
12. Cut into squares. In a plastic baggy toss with the cornstarch remaining.
13. At this point it’s your choice, plain or dipped in chocolate. I use dark chocolate melting wafers that I get at Michaels or Hobby Lobby (directions for melting are on the package). I use skewers to dip and help me remove them from the chocolate. The melts come in all colors and flavors. Totally up to you. When done I allow them to sit out for the day and then put into a tin and keep in a cool place.