Marshmallow Squares Recipe

Name: Marshmallow Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FIRST LAYER; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed; 3/4 cup butter; SECOND LAYER; 3/4 cup cold water; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package unflavored gelatin; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup icing sugar (sometimes called powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar); 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring; 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Servings: persons

FIRST LAYER
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter
SECOND LAYER
3/4 cup cold water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup icing sugar (sometimes called powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

1
FIRST LAYER: Combine first 3 ingredients together. Mix to crumble. Press into ungreased 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake in 325 degrees F. oven for 20 minutes until set and golden. COOL.
2
SECOND LAYER: Put water in saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over and let stand for 5 minutes. Add granulated sugar and salt. Heat over medium heat stirring to dissolve gelatin and sugar. Remove from heat. Stir in icing sugar. COOL.
3
When cool, beat until foamy. Add baking powder, vanilla and almond. Add food coloring to tint a pretty pink. Beat at high speed until thick enough to stand in peaks.
4
Pour soft pink mixture over shortbread base. COOL until gloss disappears.
5
Additions to be tried if you care to---1/2 cup of chopped cherries or 1/2 cup toasted chopped almonds.
6
Cut into 36 pretty squares.
7
Company's Coming.

777

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FIRST LAYER, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed, 3/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Marshmallow Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Marshmallow Squares

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