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Chocolate-Dipped Crème de Menthe Marshmallows Recipe | Epicurious.com
"If these minty, chocolate-dipped marshmallows remind you of a certain popular candy, you're right?we had them in mind, because they're one of our favorites. But we're also very fond of this chewy, lighter-than-air incarnation. For a more traditional take on marshmallows, see our recipe for Homemade Marshmallows . And see Make Your Own Marshmallows for additional recipes and tips...."
INGREDIENTS
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Vegetable oil for brushing pan
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About 1 cup confectioners' sugar for coating pan and marshmallows
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3 tablespoons crème de menthe
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3 (1/4-ounce) envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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1/4 teaspoon (about 25 drops) green food coloring (preferably organic), or more as desired
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About 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, preferably trans-fat-free
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Pastry brush; 1 (9-inch) square baking pan; small, fine-mesh sieve; 4 1/2-quart or larger stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; candy thermometer; wire rack set over a baking sheet
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