How to make party marshmallow treats

Marshmallows can be made rather easily by making them the way they were originally done and add a little twist to the basic recipe. With some creativity people of all ages can enjoy a special treat. (Powdered Marshmallow root was used originally in Egypt rather than our modern day gelatin and can now can be purchased in many herb shops)

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 tblsp marshmallow
• Powdered root
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 C raw cane sugar
• 8x8" baking pan

1. Whip egg whites until stiff and stand up in peaks.

2. Slowly, whiled still whipping egg whites add the vanilla.

3. Slowly ad the powdered marshmallow (root) one tsp. at a time.

4. Add a small amount of candied or maraschino cherries, small pieces of walnut or candy mints, stirring them in very slowly and carefully.

5. Place teaspoonful of ingredients on a lightly greased cooking sheet.

6. Bake at 325 degrees for about an hour.

Tips & Warnings

• When adding any fruits or other special ingredients make sure they are quite dry rather than having alto of juice that would dilute the original mixture.
• Be sure not to add ingredients to the egg whites too fast as you want to be able to maintain the peaked stiffness.

Resources

• Herb and Spice origins

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on 9/6/2009 yum, good article 5*