TOASTED-COCONUT MARSHMALLOW SQUARES
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Candy Mixer Dessert Christmas Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Coconut Winter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes about 4 dozen candies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Toast coconut in a shallow baking pan in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Oil 9-inch baking pan, then sprinkle bottom with 1/2 cup toasted coconut.
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in bowl of mixer and let soften while making syrup.
- Heat sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup water in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat, without stirring, washing any sugar crystals down side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Put thermometer into syrup and continue boiling, without stirring, until it registers 240°F (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat and let stand until bubbles dissipate.
- With mixer at low speed, pour hot syrup into gelatin in a thin stream down side of bowl. Increase speed to high and beat until very thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla and coconut extracts and beat 1 minute more.
- Spoon marshmallow over toasted coconut in baking pan and press evenly with dampened fingertips to smooth top (it will be very sticky), then evenly sprinkle top with 1/2 cup toasted coconut.
- Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours.
- Run a sharp knife around edge of marshmallow and invert onto a cutting board. Cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips, then cut each strip into 3/4-inch squares.
- Put remaining toasted coconut in a small bowl and dredge marshmallows in it to coat completely.
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Jimines Raul
[email protected]Meh.
Yasir Bin Altaf
[email protected]These marshmallow squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try making them again with a reduced amount of sugar.
Nizamwali Wali
[email protected]Not bad, but I think I would have preferred a different type of crust.
Rx Omor
[email protected]These marshmallow squares are the perfect summertime treat. They're light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love the addition of toasted coconut, which gives them a nice tropical flavor.
Star Blinks
[email protected]Yum!
DK Gaming
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors and textures in these marshmallow squares. The marshmallow is soft and chewy, the toasted coconut adds a nice crunch, and the graham cracker crust is the perfect base. I will definitely be making these again.
md safin hasan sikder
[email protected]Easy to make and oh so good. Takes me back to my childhood.
Nicolette
[email protected]These toasted coconut marshmallow squares are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet marshmallow, toasted coconut, and graham cracker crust is a classic for a reason. I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit.