• Mix 3 packets of unflavored gelatin with ice water in a small bowl. Set that aside.
• Heat sugar, water, salt, and corn syrup until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer until it reaches 243-245 degrees. Depending on your stove, pan, etc., this could take 8-10 minutes. Just keep an eye on the mixture and stir occasionally.
• Scoop the gelatin mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Carefully pour the hot syrup mixture into the bowl (it will be HOT).
• Beat on med-high speed for 13 minutes.
• Add vanilla and beat another minute. It should be lukewarm at this point.

Chick Shapes

• Cover a plate with a thin layer of sanding sugar.
• Spoon the marshmallow mixture into a large disposable piping bag fitted with a 1A tip (or cut the tip off the bag). Pipe sections for the chick's body.

  Tip: If necessary, use a toothpick to help break the stream of marshmallow as you pipe.
• Pipe in the opposite direction, starting in the middle of each chick's body and pulling towards you to create a head.
• Pour sanding sugar over the tops and sides of the rows of chicks, then gently pick them up and coat them really well in sugar.

  Make sure the sides of the marshmallows are coated in sanding sugar before you pick them up, or the marshmallow mixture will stick to your fingers.

  Repeat these steps for the remaining marshmallow mixture, shaping and then coating in sugar.

  Tip: As the mixture cools, it will begin to thicken in the pastry bag. Work quickly to shape the chicks. It's best to have everything set up and ready to go (plates with colored sprinkles) when the marshmallow mixture is ready to pipe.
• Mix ¼ teaspoon of water with ¼ teaspoon of cocoa powder. Dip a toothpick into the mixture and dot the marshmallows to create eyes. If you want a thicker mixture, add an extra ⅛ teaspoon of cocoa powder.
• Let the chick marshmallows stand for a couple of hours to set up completely.

Bunny Shapes

• Grease a 9×13 baking dish (metal or glass). Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
• Spoon marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray (the marshmallow mixture is super STICKY!) and smooth the mixture until it is evenly distributed. It may not be perfectly smooth and that’s fine.
• Let the pan sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to cool, then cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it stand for 3-4 hours.
• Transfer the marshmallow mixture from the pan to your work surface. Use a cookie cutter to cut bunny shapes.
• Coat a plate with a light layer of sanding sugar. Roll marshmallows in sugar, coating all sides. Place marshmallows on parchment paper.
• Mix ¼ teaspoon of water with ¼ teaspoon of cocoa powder. Dip a toothpick into the mixture and dot the marshmallows to create eyes. If you want a thicker mixture, add an extra ⅛ teaspoon of cocoa powder.