Makes about 4 dozen 1" candies
Marshmallow Ingredients
3 packages unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the wisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup.
Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermomoter. Remove from the heat.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 10-15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly.
With a strainer, generously dust an 8x12 inch NON METAL (I made the mistake of using metal in previous attempts and it was a disaster) baking dish with confectioners's sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan, smooth the top, and dust with more confectioners' sugar. Allow to stand uncovered overnight until it dries out.
Turn the marshmallows onto silicone baking pad or a board and cut them into squares.
12 oz dark chocolate (you can use semisweet or milk chocolate depending on what you like)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Put chocolate and vegetable oil into a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high 2 minutes stir with whisk
(if chocolate does not melt all the way after stirring, microwave another 30 seconds)
These are one of my favorites, the marshmallows are creamy and not too sweet. Combined with the dark chocolate makes them just divine!
