Name: Chocolate-Dipped Crème de Menthe Marshmallows
Yield: Makes 64 marshmallows
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for brushing pan; About 1 cup confectioners' sugar for coating pan and marshmallows; 3 tablespoons crème de menthe; 3 (1/4-ounce) envelopes powdered unflavored gelatin; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/4 teaspoon (about 25 drops) green food coloring (preferably organic), or more as desired; About 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, preferably trans-fat-free; 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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Chocolate-Dipped Crème de Menthe MarshmallowsKelly Senyei

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.

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