Kool-Aid Marshmallows Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 packet Kool-Aid Drink mix (I used fruit punch)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 5 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- Pop Rocks, optional
Directions
- Lightly coat 8Ã8 pan with cooking spray (I would use a half sheet pan instead, mine were really thick)
- Whisk together Kool-Aid packet, cold water and the gelatin in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. I will soften and form into a thick mixture, donât worry!
- In a saucepan mix together sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, 1/4 cup water and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring ocassionally until it reaches 240 degrees (or 222 degrees using my thermometer at my elevation). Pour the remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup into the bowl for an electric mixer, fitted with a wire whisk. Microwave the gelatin for about 30 seconds, until completely melted. Pour into the bowl with the corn syrup. Turn mixer on low and keep it running.
- Slowly pour in the syrup (once it reaches 240 degrees). Turn the speed up to medium, and beat for 5 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 5 more minutes. Finally, increase the speed to the highest setting and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes. The marshmallow should be three times the volume you started with. Pour into prepared pan, and use a spatula to smooth. Sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch. Sift sugar mixture over the top of the marshmallows. Let stand for 6 hours to set.
- Use a knife to loosen the edges. Turn onto a surface dusted with more of the sugar mixture. Dust more sugar mixture over the top. Cut into desired shapes. Dip the sticky edges into Pop Rocks, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 31g | |
| Recipe makes 20 servings | |
| Calories 74 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 19.16g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 12.88g | 9% |
| Protein 0.02g | 0% |
