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aargersi's Notes:
Expand1 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
2 1/2 tablespoons plain gelatin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup light corn syrup Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon vanilla Ask a question about this ingredient
2 egg whites Ask a question about this ingredient
4 graham crackers (or 8 if you are going to double it) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 package of mini filo cups (or two - you can make twice as many if you's like!) Ask a question about this ingredient
Nutella Ask a question about this ingredient
cocoa powder for dusting Ask a question about this ingredient
Combine the gelatin and a half a cup of cold water in your mixing bowl and set aside to dissolve, about 30 minutes. While that is dissolving, put the graham crackers in a baggie and break them up into pieces small enough to fit in filo cups, and crisp the filo cups in a 350 degree oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove them from the oven and put a small dollop (I used an espresso spoon) of Nutella into each cup.
Ask a question about this stepCombine the other 1/2 c water, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in a sauce pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Bring to soft crack (240 degrees) and remove from heat. Allow it to sit and cool for a few minutes.
Ask a question about this stepBeat the eggwhites and gelatin with a whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Temper the sugar mixture with a dab of eggwhite. Then turn the speed to high and whip the sugar mixture into the eggwhites, beating until it is fluffly and, well, marshmallowey.
Ask a question about this stepScoop out a heaping cup of marshmallow and put it in another bowl, and fold in the graham crackers. Smooth the remaining marshmallow into that 9x9 you have ready.
Ask a question about this stepPut a dollop of graham crackery marshmallow into each filo cup. Arrange them on a plate and dust them with cocoa powder. At this point you really should allow them to dry / set up for a little while, but honestly you probably won't. They are good right now, too!!
Ask a question about this stepI can feel myself developing type II diabetes just looking at these (that's a good thing - I have a *serious* sweet tooth)! May have to give homemade marshmallows a whirl! My kids will go nuts - they view anything with nutella as awesome to begin with....
Love homemade marshmallows! Your tarts scare me though, I have a feeling it'd be easy to eat far too many of them!
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These are so cool, I will have to give these a try. Never tried to make a homemade marshmallow. Smore's are the best!