Marshmallows

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   Lightly butter a 9-inch square pan.

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   Set aside.

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   In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water.

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   Stir with a spoon until very thick.

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   Allow to stand 5 minutes.

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   In a 2-quart saucepan, combine hot water, 1/2 cup corn syrup and 2 cups granulated sugar.

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   Place over high heat and stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil.

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   Cook to 238u00b0 or 115u00b0C or soft ball stage.

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   Remove from heat.

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    Stir in remaining 1/4 cup corn syrup.

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    Pour into medium size bowl.

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    Using an electric mixer at high speed; beat hot syrup and gelatin mixture 1 tablespoon at a time.

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    Continue beating until gelatin is incorporated, candy is thick and has cooled to lukewarm, about 10 minutes.

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    Stir in vanilla.

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    Pour into a greased pan.

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    Cool 3 hours or until marshmallows are firm enough to cut, using a knife dipped in hot water.

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    Cut marshmallows into pieces 1 3/4 inches square.

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    Roll cut marshmallows in powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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