COCONUT MARSHMALLOW SQUARES

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One of my favorite childhood memories includes eating these coconut-covered candies. You can make them throughout the year using a variety of food coloring. -Heather Warner, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/4 cups cold water, divided
2 cups sugar
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, chopped
2 to 3 drops red or yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and remaining water. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; slowly pour over gelatin, beating constantly. Immediately add egg whites. Use the candy thermometer to make sure mixture is at least 160°. Continue to beat 15-20 minutes longer. Beat in vanilla. Pour into a greased 9-in. square pan. Cool for 3 hours or until firm enough to cut into squares., In a shallow bowl, combine coconut and food coloring if desired. Roll marshmallow squares in coconut. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Rally Valley
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so easy and delicious.


jesse brown
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I'm going to add some chopped nuts to these squares for extra crunch.


Yahya Hussen
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I'm going to try making these squares with gluten-free graham crackers.


Zoe Garcia
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These squares remind me of my childhood. My mom used to make them all the time.


SK.MARKHOR. Gaming.
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm willing to try these squares because they look so good.


Mulenga Mutale
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I'm going to make these for my next party. They look like they'll be a big hit!


M Jahir
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These squares look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Reem Al Abdullah
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my squares turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


ahmed khaled
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These squares were very easy to make, but they didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The coconut flavor was a bit overpowering.


Shayleen Dabideen
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I used dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips, and they turned out great! The dark chocolate added a nice richness to the squares.


Emma Moss
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I had some trouble finding sweetened condensed milk, but I eventually found it at a local grocery store. The squares turned out great!


Osego Morae
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These were a bit too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


Amna Batool
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I loved these squares! The marshmallow and graham cracker crust balance out the coconut flavor perfectly.


Rabab abdel razzak
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These coconut marshmallow squares are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're no-bake, so I can make them in advance. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Dragnuv
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I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


vinod vinod
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These coconut marshmallow squares were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The coconut and marshmallow flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.