Marshmallow Squares Recipe

Name: Marshmallow Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed; 3/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup cold water; 1-1/4 oz. pkg. Unflavored gelatin powder; 3/4 cup Granulated sugar; 1/8 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup Icing (confectioner's) sugar; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring; 1/2 tsp. red food coloring

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup cold water
1-1/4 oz. pkg. Unflavored gelatin powder
3/4 cup Granulated sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 cup Icing (confectioner's) sugar
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 tsp. red food coloring

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

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed, 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup cold water, 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.

Marshmallow Squares

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