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  Ever wonder where marshmallows come from? Well, here is a fun and tasty
way to find out. These are great for the holidays packaged in colorful cellophane or just
for dessert. Food coloring can be added for rainbow marshmallows! Have the kids help- they
are sure to get a kick out of it!What you need:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
What you do:
 Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in an electric mixer with
whisk attachment (you can whisk by hand if you do not have the attachment). Let stand 30
minutes.- Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup
water in a small, heavy,saucepan; place over low heat and stir until sugar has dissolved.
Wash down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to dissolve sugar crystals.
- Clip on a candy thermometer; raise heat to high. Cook syrup
without stirring until it reaches the firm-ball stage (244 degrees). Immediately remove
pan from heat.
 With mixer on low speed, slowly and carefully pour syrup into the
softened gelatin. Increase speed to high; beat until mixture is very thick and white and
has almost tripled in volume, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla; beat to incorporate.- Generously dust an 8 by12 inch glass baking pan with
confectioner's sugar. Pour marshmallow mixture into pan. Dust top with confectioners'
sugar; wet hands and pat it smooth. Dust with confectioners' sugar; let stand overnight,
uncovered, to dry out. Turn out onto board and cut marshmallows with a dry hot knife into
1 1/2 inch squares, and dust with more sugar.
Chocolate Modeling Clay
It's edible, it's
incredible
  This craft
is brought to us by Debby an active member of our online craft group, Craftzone. Chocolate
Modeling Clay is very popular among craft groups and this is a well known recipe.
Chocolate modeling clay is made by combining melted chocolate and light corn syrup.
American pastry chefs invented the recipe and have been using this delicious edible clay
to make garnishes and unique decorations. Here is their secret!
Toffee Bars
This week's Dessert of the Week features the
sinfully delicious Toffee Bars. This candy is fun for a special treat or dressed up in a
candy tin as a great gift. These bars are simple to make and the kids can help make
them too!
One-Step Poundcake
I love making this cake, I love eating it too!
I have made this over the years for every day dinner and when guests come over. It never
fails. I hope you and yours will enjoy it as much as I do! |
 
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