Sunbeam Mixmaster MX003 Instruction Booklet page 34

Kids Treats (continued)
Meringues
2 egg whites
90g caster sugar
90g icing sugar
1. Preheat oven to 120°C. Grease two oven
slides with baking paper.
2. Using the small Mixmaster benchtop mixer
bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not
dry, on Very high speed (10-12).
3. On Very high speed (10-12) add caster
sugar gradually, beating well.
4. Reduce to Low speed (1) and fold in icing
sugar. Mix until stiff and shiny.
5. Using a star shaped nozzle, pipe small
meringues onto the prepared slide. If
you do not have a piping bag use two
teaspoons. Decorate if desired. Bake for
10 minutes, reduce heat to 100°C and
continue cooking for 20-25 minutes.
6. When cold, join in pairs with icing
(optional).
Marshmallows
25g gelatine
1½ cups caster sugar
185ml boiling water
vanilla or strawberry essence
food colouring (optional)
Combined cornflour and icing sugar for
coating
1. Dissolve the gelatine in 95ml boiling water
whisking together with a fork. Keep in bowl
of hot water until ready to use so it does
not gel.
2. Using the large Mixmaster benchtop mixer
bowl and a metal spoon combine the sugar,
185ml boiling water and vanilla. Stir and
add the dissolved gelatine.
3. Mix on Low speed (1) for 2 minutes slowly
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increasing to high speed (7). Leave on
high speed for 10 minutes or until the
mixture becomes thick and creamy. Add a
few drops of your favourite food colouring
(optional) and increase speed to Very high
(12). Beat for a further 5-7 minutes, until
mixture is very stiff and fluffy.
4. Lightly grease 2 x 22cm square tins or
similar with vegetable oil.
5. Scrape down sides of bowl occasionally
during beating.
6. Spoon mixture onto oven slides, spread
evenly. Leave to set at room temperature,
approximately 30 minutes.
7. When firm to touch, cut into cubes or fun
shapes that the kids will enjoy. Toss in
cornflour mixture.
Note: Marshmallow mixture can also be
piped onto oiled trays, if you have a piping
bag and nozzle.
Serving suggestion:
Marshmallow's are great served in hot
chocolates or coffee. They are a fun
Makes 12
afternoon treat for the kids and can be
used to make rocky road.
Rocky Road
For rocky road combine some mixed nuts,
and dried fruit and marshmallows. Mix with
melted chocolate and spread into a greased
and lined baking sheet. Set in the fridge if
it's a hot day. Cut into slices and serve.