Marshmallows with Coconut Recipe

Marshmallows with Coconut Recipe

  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups toasted coconut, or more to taste
  1. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Mix cold water and gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin is dissolved.
  3. Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; add sugar and bring back to a boil. Pour sugar mixture over gelatin mixture; add vanilla extract and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 20 minutes.
  4. Spread mixture in the prepared baking pan; chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  5. Cut marshmallows into squares with a knife dipped in hot water. Press squares into the toasted coconut.