Homemade Marshmallows

Yes! It can be done.
It's fairly easy.
A lot of fun.
DELICIOUS
Plus, Your kids will think you are way COOL!

You will need:

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
9x13 pan
1 cup cold water, divided
3 - 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup potato starch, optional, I'd use less next time if at all
1 - 2 cups powdered sugar

1. Line 9x13 pan with tin foil. Spray with vegetable oil.
   
   
2. Mix gelatin and 1/2 cup water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let stand for at least 15 minutes to soften.
3. In a heavy saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, corn syrup, salt and remaining 1/2 cup water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat, bring sauce to a boil. Boil without stirring until the mixture reaches 240*.
4. Slowly and carefully pour the sauce into your softened gelatin while your mixer is running on low speed.
   
5. Gradually increase the speed to high. Your mixture will go from this
   
   to this, in about 10 - 15 minutes.
   
   
6. Spread marshmallow mixture into 9x13 pan. Smooth with wet hands.
7. Let sit, uncovered, to cool and solidify, for 3 - 4 hours.
   
8. Mix powdered sugar and potato starch.
   
9. Remove marshmallow and foil from pan.
   
10. Turn marshmallow block out onto s clean surface dusted with powdered sugar and potato starch. Remove foil.
    
    
11. Slice block into long strips with a large sharp knife dusted with powder sugar/potato starch. Cut strips into squares or shapes with cookie cutters.
12. Roll in powdered sugar/potato starch.
    
13. Store in an air tight Ziploc bag or Tupperware.