Marshmallows

Here is a start of another week of cake,cookies and of course Candy....for the holidays.

Marshmallows
Helen L. Beach

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/3 cup cold water
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups cornflakes or rice cereal

Soften gelatin in cold water in top of double boiler. Place over boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. pour corn syrup into large bowl of electric mixer. Add vanilla and gelatin and sugar mixture. Beat at highest speed until mixture becomes thick and of soft marshmallow consistency, about 15 minutes. Crush cornflakes or rice cereal with rolling pin and line sides and bottoms of 7 x 10 x 1 1/2-inch greased pan. pour in marshmallow mixture and smooth top with spoon of knife. Sprinkle additional corn flakes or rice cereal on top. Let stand in cool place ( not a refrigerator) until well set, about 1 hour. To remove from pan, loosen around edges with knife and invert over cookie sheet. Cut into squares with sharp knife moisten with water. Roll marshmallows in remaining corn flakes or rice cereal to coat the sides of the marshmallows. For variation, roll in powdered sugar and cornstarch or roll in coconut. For ginger or chocolate flavor, crush ginger or chocolate cookies and coat marshmallow with them.