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Toasted-Coconut Marshmallow Squares

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Toasted-Coconut Marshmallow Squares

Toasted-Coconut Marshmallow Squares

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Equipment

  • - KitchenAid Stand Mixer: Used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients efficiently.

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Allows precise measurement of ingredients by weight.

  • - Pastry Bags & Tips Set: Used for decorating desserts with precision and consistency.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat: Provides a non-stick surface suitable for baking various types of desserts, including marshmallows.

  • - Pie Dish with Hole in Center: A specific type often used to create the well necessary for melting marshmallows or making 'marshmallow center' squares.

  • - Mini Bundt Pans: Great for portion control and presenting desserts in a fun, festive way.

  • - Heavy-Duty Oven Mitts: Protect your hands while handling hot pans or trays during the baking process.

  • - Bowls for Food Preparation: Various sizes and materials are used to mix, knead, and assemble ingredients.

  • - Oven-Safe Cooling Rack: Used to cool down baked goods like these squares while allowing air circulation.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened dried coconut

  • 3 (1/4-ounces) envelopes unflavored gelatin

  • 1 cup water, divided

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

  • Equipment: a 9-inch square metal baking pan; a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment; a candy thermometer

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Toast coconut in a shallow baking pan in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

Oil 9-inch baking pan, then sprinkle bottom with 1/2 cup toasted coconut.
4

Instruction 4

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in bowl of mixer and let soften while making syrup.
5

Instruction 5

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.
6

Instruction 6

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.
7

Instruction 7

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.
8

Instruction 8

Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours.
9

Instruction 9

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.
10

Instruction 10

Put remaining toasted coconut in a small bowl and dredge marshmallows in it to coat completely.
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