Happy New Year! {Kahlua Marshmallows}

Well here we are toe to toe. It's been a crazy year in our house and a busy year in blog world too. I'm sitting here with a cup of dark hot chocolate munching on these yummy treats thinking about what's ahead.

It's been a year full of first experiences for me. I started exercising and ran my first race. I was published in the launch issue of a national magazine for the first time. I hand finished some furniture for our home. I started a new job that brings me immense joy. I volunteered in my community. I learned that putting yourself out there can be exhilarating and heartbreaking all at the same time.

I learned to truly appreciate you too, dear readers. The sheer love of good food connects us all over the world. Your comments and questions help this become a better place. Help me become a better baker, blogger, writer. Your patience with me through some long silences has really been appreciated.

Here's to you my friends. To a new year full of firsts. More joy, highlights and surprises. Be kind to one another. Step out of your comfort zone. Forgive someone.

I wish you all the best.

Happy New Year!

Renee

xo

Kahlua Marshmallows

Note: The recipe that follows is for the marshmallows only. I piped the marshmallow kisses on a baking sheet for regular marshmallows as well as on top of shortbread cookies that I dipped in chocolate. A must try!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• Vegetable oil cooking spray for pans
• 1 package (2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
• 1/3 cup Kahlua for gelatin, plus 1/4 cup for syrup
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract