COWGIRL S'MORES

AUGUST IS NATIONAL S’MORES MONTH, SO WHIP UP A BATCH OF THESE PILLOWY-SOFT, VANILLA-INFUSED MARSHMALLOWS TO ELEVATE THIS CLASSIC TREAT TO GOURMET STATUS.

- Susan L. Ebert

Bursting with flavor and freshness, these delicate-yet-sturdy marshmallows are bound to draw oohs and ahhs, especially when you provide a sampling of scrumptious add-ons to up the ante. Shown here,along with the standard graham crackers and chocolate, are toppings of homemade caramel, sea salt, sliced strawberries, chopped pecans, and crunchy peanut butter so each guest can create her own original s’mores.

INGREDIENTS:

4 packages unflavored gelatin

10 ounces ice-cold water, divided

16 ounces granulated sugar

10 ounces light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 1/2 teaspoons pure Mexican vanilla

2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup cornstarch Nonstick spray

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