Classic Marshmallows, and Some Variations Recipe

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Ingredients (10)

  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • ½ cup potato starch (or corn starch)
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 cup water, divided
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Two ¼-ounce packets of unflavored powdered gelatin (about 5 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or other flavoring, see variations in note above)
  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature (see note on eggless marshmallows above
  • pinch salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

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