Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Dust an 8- or 9-inch square pan with powdered sugar. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, soak gelatin in 8 tbsp cold water. Set aside.
  3. Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a large heavy saucepan.
  4. Cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
  5. Add gelatin and bring to a boil.
  6. Remove from heat. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand until partially cool.
  7. Add salt and vanilla extract.
  8. Beat with an electric mixer until soft and double in volume. About 10-15 minutes.
  9. Pour into prepared pan to about 1/2 inch thick.
  10. Set to cool until it will not stick to your finger.
  11. Cut into 1.5 inch pieces and roll in powdered sugar.
  12. Variation: toasted coconut can be substituted for powdered sugar.
  13. Variation: other flavorings can be substituted for vanilla extract.