Marshmallow Ghost Cookies
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Ladies' Home Journal (from RecipeThing user wkphipps)
Serves 22 peopleCategories: cookies
Ingredients
- 22 chocolate wafer cookies
- 1 envelope (2 3/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Brown mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
- 1 1/2 cups fine-crystal sugar
Directions
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Line cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet with sides. Set aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup cold water to soften.
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In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, dissolve granulated sugar in 1/4 cup water, stirring.
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Remove spoon, brush inside edges of pan with water to remove sugar crystals and boil until the temperature reaches the soft-ball stage (238 degrees F.) on a candy thermometer.
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Add mixture to gelatin and using an electric mixer, whisk on a medium speed for 3 min. Increase speed to high and whisk until soft peaks for. About 8 – 10 minutes.
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Transfer marshmallow to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2 inch diameter plain tip, or coupler, and immediately pipe pointed mounds onto cookies (pipe just 5 ghosts at a time so marshmallow doesn’t set before you decorate).
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Working quickly, add candy eyes and coat generously with crystal sugar.
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Allow ghosts to set about 1 hour before serving.
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Store in a covered container for up to 2 days.