Ingredients
Method
1.Grease 20cmx 30cm lamington pan; line base and sides with plastic wrap.
2.Sprinkle gelatine over water in a small bowl.
3.Combine sugar and the extra water in large saucepan. Stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves; bring to the boil. Add gelatine mixture; boil steadily, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until mixture is thick but not changed in colour.
4.Pour sugar mixture into large heatproof bowl of electric mixer; add essence and colouring. Beat on high speed about 5 minutes or until mixture is very thick and holds its shape.
5.Spread marshmallow mixture into pan. Stand at room temperature about 2 hours or until firm.
6.Using wet knife, cut marshmallow into 2cm squares; roll squares in chocolate.
Add some extra colour to the marshmallow by tinting half of it lightly with your choice of food colouring the range is limitless and can be added to suit the colour theme of your party.
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