Yummy Winter Snowballs

Step 1 -Line the bottom and the sides of a 9-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap.

Step 2 -Lightly coat the plastic wrap with nonstick spray.

Step 3 -Using a fine mesh sieve, generously dust the prepared pan with the powdered sugar.

Step 4 -In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add the gelatin and 1/2 cup of the cold water and whisk to combine.

Step 5 -Allow the gelatin mixture to stand until it "blooms" or thickens, about 10 minutes.

Step 6 -In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the granulated sugar, the corn syrup, the kosher salt, and the remaining cold water and cook, while stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.

Step 7 -Cook the sugar mixture, while stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a syrup and registers 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.

Step 8 -Transfer the sugar mixture from the heat.

Step 9 -Immediately turn the stand mixer to medium-low speed and carefully drizzle the hot sugar mixture into the gelatin mixture while the mixer is running.

Step 10 -Once all of the sugar mixture is combined, gradually increase the mixing speed to high and beat until the mixture is very thick and fluffy, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 11 -Add the vanilla to the marshmallow mixture and stir to combine.

Step 12 -Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and quickly smooth out the top.

Step 13 -Heavily dust the top of the marshmallow mixture with the powdered sugar.

Step 14 -Let the marshmallow mixture stand, uncovered, at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.

Step 15 -In a medium bowl, add the powdered sugar.

Step 16 -Using the plastic wrap, lift the marshmallow block from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board.

Step 17 -Unwrap and discard the plastic wrap.

Step 18 -Using a large knife dusted with the powdered sugar to prevent sticking, cut the marshmallow block into 20 even squares.

Step 19 -In batches, toss the cut marshmallows in the powdered sugar in the bowl until they are no longer sticky.

Step 20 -Dust off the excess powdered sugar from the marshmallows and repeat until all the marshmallows are cut and coated.

Step 21 -Serve.