Easy Recipes Toasted Coconut Marshmallows
Easy recipes meet sweet indulgence in these homemade toasted coconut marshmallows—perfect for any dessert table.
Servings: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 3 packages (1/4 oz each) unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups toasted sweetened coconut flakes
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
- 1 cup cold water, divided
Instructions
- Grease a 13x9-inch pan and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let sit to bloom.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup water. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat and boil without stirring until mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
- With the mixer on low, slowly pour hot syrup into the gelatin mixture. Increase speed to high and beat for 10-12 minutes, until thick and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract. Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut evenly over the top. Let stand uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Loosen edges and remove from the pan. Cut into squares and toss in additional confectioners’ sugar if desired.