1. {
“title”: “Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallows (Homemade + Decorated)”,
“summary”: “Fluffy homemade marshmallows decorated as the Ghostbusters Stay Puft Marshmallow Man—perfect for Halloween parties, movie nights, and kid-friendly kitchen fun.”,
“yields”: “About 36 marshmallows”,
“prep_time”: “45 minutes”,
“cook_time”: “10 minutes”,
“total_time”: “8 hours 55 minutes”,
“ingredients”: [
“2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar”,
“3/4 cup (180 ml) light corn syrup”,
“3 packets (about 21 g) unflavored gelatin”,
“1 cup cold water, divided”,
“1/4 tsp fine salt”,
“1 tbsp vanilla extract”,
“1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)”,
“1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)”,
“Neutral oil or nonstick spray (for pan and spatula)”,
“Edible food markers (black; optional blue/red for accents)”,
“Small amounts blue fondant (hat) and red fondant (ribbon)”,
“A few drops water or light corn syrup (to attach fondant)”
],
“instructions”: [
“Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment, lightly oil, and dust with a mix of powdered sugar and cornstarch.”,
“Bloom gelatin: add 1/2 cup cold water to the mixer bowl and sprinkle gelatin over it; let stand 5–10 minutes.”,
“In a saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, remaining 1/2 cup water, and salt; bring to a boil without stirring.”,
“Cook syrup to 240°F/115°C (soft-ball stage) using a candy thermometer, then remove from heat.”,
“With mixer on low, slowly stream hot syrup into bloomed gelatin; increase to high and whip 8–10 minutes until thick and glossy.”,
“Beat in vanilla during the last minute, then immediately spread mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.”,
“Dust the surface with more sugar/cornstarch and let set uncovered at room temperature 6–8 hours or overnight.”,
“Turn the slab out onto a dusted board; dust all sides and cut into squares or rounds; coat cut edges to prevent sticking.”,
“Decorate: draw Stay Puft eyes, brows, and smile with edible markers; add a blue fondant hat and red ribbon, attaching with a dab of water or corn syrup.”,
“Serve as-is or on skewers;