TOASTED-COCONUT MARSHMALLOW SQUARES
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Candy Mixer Dessert Christmas Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Coconut Winter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Makes about 4 dozen candies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
- Toast coconut in a shallow baking pan in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Oil 9-inch baking pan, then sprinkle bottom with 1/2 cup toasted coconut.
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in bowl of mixer and let soften while making syrup.
- Heat sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup water in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat, without stirring, washing any sugar crystals down side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Put thermometer into syrup and continue boiling, without stirring, until it registers 240°F (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat and let stand until bubbles dissipate.
- With mixer at low speed, pour hot syrup into gelatin in a thin stream down side of bowl. Increase speed to high and beat until very thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla and coconut extracts and beat 1 minute more.
- Spoon marshmallow over toasted coconut in baking pan and press evenly with dampened fingertips to smooth top (it will be very sticky), then evenly sprinkle top with 1/2 cup toasted coconut.
- Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours.
- Run a sharp knife around edge of marshmallow and invert onto a cutting board. Cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips, then cut each strip into 3/4-inch squares.
- Put remaining toasted coconut in a small bowl and dredge marshmallows in it to coat completely.
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Shermya Charles
[email protected]I would have liked these more if the coconut was toasted a little more.
Ankush Singh
[email protected]I thought these were going to be more complicated to make than they were. They were actually really easy and they turned out great.
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[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste but otherwise good.
Vidya Pokhrel
[email protected]These were the perfect addition to my holiday dessert table. They were a big hit with my guests.
Princess Faith
[email protected]Just ok.
Mark Dyason
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.
JR WARFIGHTER
[email protected]Not worth the effort.
Lanny Junior
[email protected]These were a huge hit at my son's birthday party. I will definitely be making them again.
Antonnucci Siadinkura
[email protected]I would have liked these more if the marshmallow was a little less sweet.
John O'sullivan
[email protected]These were the perfect treat for my summer party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Syad agha
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either.
MARSHONE Dillard
[email protected]I thought these were going to be more like the marshmallow squares I remember from my childhood, but these were much better! The toasted coconut really made a difference.
Abdulgoni Dider
[email protected]Meh.
Taylor Perry
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of marshmallow squares but these were actually really good. The toasted coconut added a nice flavor.
Satinder
[email protected]Delicious! I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.
Remzije Isufi
[email protected]These were a bit of a disappointment. The marshmallow was too soft and the coconut was not toasted enough.
Nagendra Saha
[email protected]A bit too sweet for my taste but otherwise good.
Abdullah Sheikh
[email protected]I've made these squares several times now and they always come out great. The recipe is simple to follow and the results are always delicious.
N YM
[email protected]So easy to make and so yummy! My kids loved them.
Zunoo Awan
[email protected]These toasted coconut marshmallow squares were a hit at my last party! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They were gooey and delicious and the toasted coconut added a nice touch of flavor.