Dorothy’s Marshmallow Fantasies Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Dorothy’s Marshmallow Fantasies! This recipe from lovewithrecipes.com promises a tantalizing dessert experience that’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍨
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Low Protein, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Easy 🍽️
Servings: 40
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 98.1
- Fat Content: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 9.2mg
- Sodium Content: 41mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 12.7g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 3/4 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Gelatin | 2 tablespoons |
| Water | 1/2 cup (plus additional 1/2 cup) |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Coconut | For sprinkling |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Base:
- Preheat your oven to the temperature of 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, rub together the butter, brown sugar, and flour until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Bake the base for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Prepare the Marshmallow Topping:
- In a small bowl, soak the gelatin in 1/2 cup of cold water and let it soften.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and another 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the softened gelatin to the sugar mixture and continue boiling for 2 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Beat and Flavor:
- Once cooled, beat the mixture until fluffy, which may take about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
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Assemble and Garnish:
- Spread the marshmallow mixture evenly over the baked base.
- Sprinkle coconut generously over the marshmallow layer.
- If desired, press the mixture into 2 separate 8-inch square pans to create colored squares.
- For colored squares, you can tint the marshmallow mixture with food coloring before spreading it onto the base.
- Choose from pale green, pink, yellow, or leave the marshmallow white for a classic look.
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Finishing Touches:
- Before cutting the squares, sprinkle additional coconut over the top while the marshmallow is still sticky.
- Cut the marshmallow-topped base into squares using a sharp knife.
- To prevent sticking, roll each square in coconut.
Enjoy the fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Dorothy’s Marshmallow Fantasies! Perfect for gatherings, snacks, or satisfying your sweet cravings in under 60 minutes!
