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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Banyas, Stephanie.
Treat / Stephanie Banyas, Clarkson Potter.First edition. Includes index.
1. Candy 2. Chocolate candy. I. Title.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
MY PARENTS, Rose and George Banyas, for their love and support. I am so lucky to have you.
RICA ALLANNIC, for opening new doors for me.
ASHLEY PHILLIPS, for taking a chance on me and being a great and patient editor!
Last but not least, BOBBY FLAY without you, none of this would be possible.
CONTENTS
HOLIDAY &
CELEBRATION TREATS
VANILLA
MARSHMALLOWS
MAKES 30 MARSHMALLOWS (22 OUNCES)
KEY INGREDIENTS unflavored gelatin, light corn syrup, pure vanilla
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT electric mixer with whisk attachment
Marshmallows found on grocery store shelves are pretty good; gourmet brands (found in specialty stores, bakeries, and online) are really good. But homemade marshmallows made in your very own kitchen are amazing. They have a super light texture and seem to just melt in your mouth. It takes a bit of time and practice to get a feel for making marshmallows, but the results are so worth it. Watching sugar and gelatin turn into fluffy, white, pillow-like confections in minutes still amazes me.
STRAWBERRY
MARSHMALLOWS
MAKES 30 MARSHMALLOWS (22 OUNCES)
KEY INGREDIENTS strawberry puree, red gel food coloring, unflavored gelatin, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, cornstarch
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT electric mixer with whisk attachment
Adding strawberry puree to the basic vanilla marshmallow recipe makes pink-hued sweets that taste like a creamy milkshake full of berry flavor. Substitute your favorite berry or fruit flavor puree to make a colorful variety!
CHOCOLATE
MARSHMALLOWS
MAKES 30 MARSHMALLOWS (22 OUNCES)
KEY INGREDIENTS Dutch-processed cocoa powder, unflavored gelatin, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, cornstarch
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT electric mixer with whisk attachment
Chocolate marshmallows look like rich, dark velvet. Bite into one and its almost like eating a chocolate cloud! Cocoa powder gives these marshmallows their rich chocolaty flavor.
CREAM CHEESE
MARSHMALLOWS
MAKES 30 MARSHMALLOWS (22 OUNCES)
KEY INGREDIENTS Philadelphia cream cheese, unflavored gelatin, light corn syrup, pure vanilla, cornstarch
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT electric mixer with whisk attachment
These marshmallows are light and fluffy and creamy and tangy, just like their namesake in block form from Philadelphia.
TOASTED
COCONUT
TREATS
MAKES 16 LARGE OR 24 SMALL BARS
KEY INGREDIENTS sweetened coconut, coconut extract
What would happen if you combined a coconut macaroon and a treat? This recipe, thats what! If you can find coconut-flavored marshmallows at your grocery store, opt for those instead of plain marshmallows with a touch of coconut extract, which is what the recipe calls for. Drizzle with a little melted chocolate to put these over the top.
PEANUT
BUTTER-HONEY
TREATS
MAKES 16 LARGE OR 24 SMALL BARS
KEY INGREDIENTS clover honey, creamy peanut butter, honey
Peanut butter-flavored rice cereal bars are probably second in popularity to the original recipe. To enhance the flavor, I added honey, and then put some honey-roasted nuts on top for more crunch. If you prefer a simpler treat, just omit the honey and chopped nuts.