Marshmallows - Melting Mood and Daylight Saving

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.
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7. In a small bowl mix 3/4 cup icing sugar and 3/4 cup cornstarch. Set aside.
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9. Optional:
10. grounded Oreo, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, Lindt truffles
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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.
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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.