Marshmallow Easter Eggs
- 2 tbsp. Knox gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1 cup white Karo syrup
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- Cornstarch, for hands
- Milk chocolate
- Mix gelatin and cold water.
- Set aside until water is absorbed.
- Combine sugar, hot water, 1/2 cup of the Karo syrup and cook to the soft ball stage (240F).
- Cool a few minutes.
- Beat with mixer at full speed.
- Add the remaining Karo syrup and all of the gelatin mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Beat 7 to 8 minutes after the last addition of the gelatin.
- Add vanilla.
- Pour into a well greased 7x9-inch pan and chill thoroughly.
- Dust hands with cornstarch.
- Spoon marshmallow out of pan and form eggs.
- Brush excess cornstarch off and let dry for 1/2 hour on waxed paper.
- Pour melted milk chocolate over eggs and let set.
- Refrigerate for easier handling.
gelatin, cold water, sugar, water, white karo syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, milk chocolate
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/2546 (may not work)