Marshmallows with Coconut

Homemade marshmallows with just enough vanilla are coated in toasted coconut in this easy, DIY recipe that is better than store-bought.

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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

Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

Mix cold water and gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin is dissolved.

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.

Spread mixture in the prepared baking pan; chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.

Cut marshmallows into squares with a knife dipped in hot water. Press squares into the toasted coconut.

Marshmallows with Coconut

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