Gooey Marshmallows

I know, I know... you can buy these in a bag in the baking section at your local market. HOWEVER, THESE are fantastic!! I stumbled upon a recipe about 5 years ago and have changed a few things to make it yummier... and a bit more fun. I will say that this is not a recipe for first time bakers... but if you are patient and willing to try it anyone can do it! I fumbled it up a few times as well... so if you fail, try again :)

3 Envelopes of gelatin (I use Knox)
3/4 cup cold water (1/2 and 1/4 portioned)
2/3 cup corn syrup
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla
Icing Sugar, fine coconut, and finely chopped nuts (even parts for dredging)

Grease a 9 x 9 pan, line with plastic wrap and grease the plastic wrap. Pour 1/2 cup of water in a bowl and with an electric mixer add gelatin. Let it sit for 10 minutes. In a saucepan over medium heat ad sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water, slowly bring to a boil and then allow it to hard boil for 1 minute, it will be a syrup when it is done. Pour syrup into the gelatin mixture and mix at a high speed. Add salt and vanilla and beat for 12 minutes. Pour mixture in to the lined pan (You want to have the spatula and your hands oiled) with another piece of oil plastic wrap press the mixture in to the pan. Let it sit f our several hours. When it is ready remove the marshmallow from the pan and dredge in the icing sugar mixture, cut the slab into 12 equal parts and re-dredge in the mixture. **Use a very sharp knife or scissors to cut the slab.

Enjoy!

PS: This can be use as the marshmallow base to crispy treats too!! Yummy!!