Marshmallows – Melting Mood and Daylight Saving

marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies
marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies

Hello my dear readers,

It is the Sunday, March 11th of 2018.

And are you missing that one hour?

You know the one that was stolen by Daylight saving.

Son of … the changing life.

In order to easier adjust to this day I am going to make light, very sweet pillows that will lighten your mood

and will help your delicate circadian clocks.

MARSHMALLOWS

For this recipe to be success you need to be organized and you need to do the following steps before you start making the recipe.

IMPORTANT

1.Find a candy thermometer

You will need a candy thermometer in order to make marshmallows.

If you don’t have one check the stores like Walmart, Winners, The Bay or

go to our safe place called AMAZON.

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2.Prepare pan

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-prepare 8x8 pan
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-prepare 8×8 pan

Prepare 8×8 pan.

Use parchment paper to line.

Be sure that it comes up and over the side of 8×8 pan.

This is important because you will be able to easily “lift” marshmallows out of the pan.

Lightly grease the parchment paper with oil.

3. Sugar/cornstarch mixture

In a small bowl mix 3/4 cup icing sugar and 3/4 cup cornstarch. Set aside.

Now you are ready for baking show.

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3-2-1

Baking show starts right now.

MARSHMALLOWS

Ingredients

1/4 +1/8 cup cold water

1 1/2 TBSP unflavored gelatine

3 egg whites

1 1/2 cup sugar

1/4 + 1 tsp water

1 TBSP vanilla extract

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1 cup white chocolate

1 TBSP oil

Optional:

grounded Oreo, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, Lindt truffles

Instructions

Using a small bowl or 1 cup measuring cup add 1 1/2 TBSP gelatin powder.

Pour 1/4 +1/8 cup of cold water and stir. Set aside.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-gelatin powder and water
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-gelatin powder and water

Using a large mixing bowl mix 3 eggs whites until foamy. (1 to 2 minutes)

Set aside.

In a small saucepanĀ  add 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup + 1 tsp water.

Bring to boil and boil until temperature reaches 240 F (115 C) which is soft ball.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-boil sugar and water until 240 F
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-boil sugar and water until 240 F

Start beating eggs white again on high speed and add boiled sugar/water mixture.

Pour it down the side of the bowl to avoid splashing.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-pour sugar mixture into egg whites
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-pour sugar mixture into egg whites

Then add softened gelatin and mix for another 5 minutes or until reaches the room temperature.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-add soften gelatin powder
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-add soften gelatin powder

……

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-add soften gelatin powder and mix for about 5 minutes
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-add soften gelatin powder and mix for about 5 minutes

If you touch a mixing bowl it should not be hot.

Stir in 1 TBSP vanilla.

Pour the mixture into prepared 8×8 pan.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-pour the mixture into 8x8 pan
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-pour the mixture into 8×8 pan

Sift a layer of the icing sugar and cornstarch over the top of marshmallows.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-Sift a layer of the icing sugar and cornstarch over the top of marshmallows
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-Sift a layer of the icing sugar and cornstarch over the top of marshmallows

Cool for about 3 to 4 hours. (needs to be set)

Find a larger size of baking pan or a cutting board.

With a sieve, generously dust the icing sugar/cornstarch on your cutting board.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-Sift a layer of the icing sugar and cornstarch over the top of cutting board
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-Sift a layer of the icing sugar and cornstarch over the top of cutting board

Turn the marshmallows out onto the cutting board and dust with more icing sugar/cornstarch mixture.

Cut into squares or desired shapes.

Important:

Slip the knife into cold water before cutting the marshmallows.

Repeat as many times as you need it.

Eat and enjoy.

If you want fancier marshmallows, (and I know, you do) you can follow the options below.

White Chocolate Sauce/Glaze

You will need to melt 1 cup white chocolate using a double boiler method.

Once the white chocolate is melted add 1 TBSP oil. Mix well.

The white chocolate and oil mixture needs to be smooth and shine.

Option 1 – Oreo option

Using a food processor ground 15 Oreos.

Dip each marshmallow into white chocolate mixture then into oreo crumbs.

Place the coated marshmallows into baking pan or tray to set.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-Oreo Marshmallows
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-Oreo Marshmallows

Option 2 – Truffle option

Top each marshmallow with a 1 tsp white chocolate, add Lindt truffle.

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-option with Lindth truffles
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-option with Lindth truffles

Enjoy.

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Marshmallows - Melting Mood and Daylight Saving

Marshmallows - Melting Mood and Daylight Saving

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Homemade marshmallows - JOY to your family and friends. Plain or fancy version is your choice.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 +1/8 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 TBSP unflavored gelatine
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 + 1 tsp water
  • 1 TBSP vanilla extract
  • --------------------------------
  • Topping or glaze
  • 1 cup white chocolate
  • 1 TBSP oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare 8x8 pan.
  2. Use parchment paper to line.
  3. Be sure that it comes up and over the side of 8x8 pan.
  4. This is important because you will be able to "lift" marshmallows out of the pan.
  5. Lightly grease the parchment paper with oil.
  6. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  7. In a small bowl mix 3/4 cup icing sugar and 3/4 cup cornstarch. Set aside.
  8. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
  9. Optional:
  10. grounded Oreo, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, Lindt truffles
  11. -------------------------------------------------------------------
  12. Using a small bowl or 1 cup measuring cup add 1 1/2 TBSP gelatin powder.
  13. Pour 1/4 +1/8 cup of cold water and stir. Set aside.
  14. Using a large mixing bowl mix 3 eggs whites until foamy. (1 to 2 minutes)
  15. Set aside.
  16. In a small saucepan  add 1 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup + 1 tsp water.
  17. Bring to boil and boil until temperature reaches 240 F (115 C) which is soft ball.
  18. Start beating eggs white again on high speed and add boiled sugar/water mixture.
  19. Pour it down the side of the bowl to avoid splashing.
  20. Then add softened gelatin and mix for another 5 minutes or until reaches the room temperature.
  21. If you touch mixing bowl it should not be hot.
  22. Stir in 1 TBSP vanilla.
  23. Pour the mixture into prepared 8x8 pan.
  24. Sift a layer of the icing sugar and cornstarch over the top of marshmallows.
  25. Cool for about 3 to 4 hours. (needs to be set)
  26. Find a larger size of baking pan or a cutting board.
  27. With a sieve, generously dust the icing sugar/cornstarch your cutting board.
  28. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the board and dust with more icing sugar/cornstarch mixture.
  29. Cut into squares or desired shapes.
  30. Important:
  31. Slip the knife into cold water before cutting the marshmallos.
  32. Repeat as many times as you need it.
  33. Eat and enjoy.
  34. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  35. If you want fancier marshmallows you can follow the options below.
  36. You will need to melt 1 cup white chocolate using a double boiler method.
  37. Once the white chocolate is melted add 1 TBSP oil. Mix well.
  38. The white chocolate needs to be smooth and shine.
  39. Option 1 - Oreo option
  40. Using a food processor ground 15 Oreos.
  41. Dip each marshmallow into white chocolate mixture then into oreo crumbs.
  42. Place the coated marshmallows into baking pan or tray to set.
  43. Option 2.
  44. Top each marshmallow with a 1 tsp white chocolate, add Lindt truffle.
  45. Enjoy.

Option 3

Dust with pumpkin spice …or cinnamon

Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy

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Check me inside, you nasty human being…just kidding- marshmallow is saying.

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Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy homemade marshmallows
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy homemade marshmallows
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy homemade marshmallows
Oreo marshmallows from the best food blog 5starcookies-enjoy homemade marshmallows
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