Melt-In-Your-Mouth Marshmallows(Microwave)

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 c. Diamond walnuts
• 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/4 c. water, divided
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. Chop walnuts fine.
2. Sprinkle about 1 cup evenly in 9-inch square pan.
3. Set remaining walnuts aside.
4. Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup of the water in measuring cup; set aside to soften.
5. In 2-quart glass measuring cup with handle, combine remaining 3/4 cup water and sugar.
6. Microwave at High for 5 minutes.
7. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
8. Microwave at High for 7 to 8 minutes or until mixture reaches 234°.
9. Stir in softened gelatin; let stand until slightly cooled (about 130°).
10. Stir in vanilla. Empty mixture into large bowl of electric mixer.
11. Beat at high speed until mixture is very fluffy and increased 4 to 5 times in volume, about 12 to 15 minutes.
12. Turn into walnut-coated pan and sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.
13. Let stand at room temperature several hours or overnight until mixture is firm and set.
14. Use a sharp knife dipped in powdered sugar to cut mixture into 1-inch squares. Roll sides in walnuts remaining in pan and additional powdered sugar, if desired.
15. Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.