Sichuan Peppercorn And Toasted Marshmallow Cookie Sandwiches Recipe By Tasty

MARSHMALLOW COOKIE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Coat a 9-inch square bakingpan with cooking spray; line withparchment. Sprinkle gelatin over1/3 cup water in the bowl of a mixer;let stand for 5 minutes.
• Heat granulated sugar, cornsyrup, remaining 1/3 cup water, and1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan overmedium-high heat, stirring occasionally,until syrup reaches 238 degrees on acandy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk gelatin in mixer on lowspeed, adding syrup in a slow, steadystream down side of bowl. Whisk,gradually increasing speed to high,until almost tripled in volume,about 8 minutes. Whisk in vanilla.Transfer to baking pan. Smooth top.Let stand until set, at least 3 hours.
• Cut out nine 2 1/2-inch squaremarshmallowsusing a cookie cutteror a knife dipped in confectioners'sugar. Dip surface of crackers intochocolate to coat, and transferto parchment-lined baking sheets.Refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.Sandwich marshmallowsbetween crackers, chocolate sides in.
• Dip half of each sandwich intochocolate, on the diagonal; sprinklewith peanuts, and transfer to aparchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerateuntil set, about 10 minutes.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW SYRUP

Steps:

• Thread the marshmallows onto 2 disposable chopsticks and cook over the open flame of a stove until toasted all over, about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, line the baking sheet of a toaster oven with foil coated in nonstick spray, add the marshmallows and broil, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.)
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the toasted marshmallows to the saucepan. Cook, stirring continuously and turning down the heat if the mixture starts to bubble up around the edges of the saucepan, until the marshmallows are completely dissolved into an opaque mixture, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and whisk in the vanilla extract and salt. Cool completely Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW SANDWICH COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Spread the marshmallows on the baking sheet and broil until puffed and toasted (but not charred), flipping halfway through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the cooled toasted marshmallows and stir with a rubber spatula, smashing in the marshmallows until incorporated (a few marshmallow lumps are fine). Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Cover the dough and refrigerate until no longer sticky, 2 to 4 hours.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350˚ F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the sanding sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop the chilled dough into 24 balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each. Roll in the sugar and arrange about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake, switching the pans halfway through, until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool 3 to 5 minutes on the pans, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
• Turn half the cookies over so the flat side is up. Top each with about 2 teaspoons marshmallow cream. Let stand about 5 minutes so the marshmallow starts to spread, then top with a second cookie, flat-side down. Gently press and let stand about 10 minutes more; the marshmallow cream will spread to the edge.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and place an oven rack a few inches below it. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment.
• Spread out mini marshmallows on the baking sheet in an even layer, and put under the broiler until browned and toasted, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
• Cream together toasted mini marshmallows, butter, oil, sugar, and marshmallow crème in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thoroughly incorporated and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg whites, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in half of the flour mixture until just combined. Mix in buttermilk until just combined. Stir in remaining flour mixture until just combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, and spread into an even layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back lightly when touched, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

SICHUAN-PEPPERCORN POWDER OR TOASTED PEPPERCORN SALT

Steps:

• Shake peppercorns in a sieve to get rid of dust, then spread in batches on a white plate and discard any twigs, leaves, thorns, or black inner seeds.
• Toast peppercorns in a dry heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until very fragrant and smoking, 3 to 5 minutes (be careful not to let them burn).
• Grind, while still hot, to a powder in an electric coffee/spice grinder and sift through a fine sieve, discarding hulls.