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                           MARSHMALLOW SNOWBALLS
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Australian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    6       ts           Gelatine
    2       tb           Cold Water
    1       c            Hot Water
    2       c            Castor Sugar
    1       t            Vanilla
                         Powdered Chocolate
                         Coconut (desiccated/toasted)
 
   Sprinkle gelatine over cold water in a cup and let
   soak for 3 minutes. Stand cup in hot water until
   gelatine dissolves.  Combine hot water and sugar, add
   vanilla and stir well.  Add dissolved gelatine.  Beat
   until thick and white.   Whilst using damp hands, form
   mixture into 2-3 inch balls.   Then drop into powdered
   chocolate and finally roll in desiccated or toasted
   desiccated coconut.
   
   Alternative:
   
   Spoon mixture into patty tins.   Leave to set for
   several hours and then roll in hundreds and thousands
   or toasted coconut.
   
   To toast coconut:
   
   Spread coconut thinly on a scone or metal tray and
   heat for 10 minutes in slow oven (160C/325 deg F)
   Stir frequently till golden brown.
  
 
 
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