Marshmallow

Directions

1. 1
   Soak gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water.
2. 2
   Boil sugar with boiling water until syrup tests thread stage.
3. 3
   Add softened gelatin to syrup and let stand until partly cooled.
4. 4
   Add salt and vanilla, then beat until fluffy and stiff.
5. 5
   Spread mixture on cookies, then dip into flaked coconut or crushed corn flakes.
6. 6
   Let set before storing.
7. 7
   Place wax paper between layers of cookies to keep them from sticking together.
8. 8
   For candy, put into a greased cake pan and let it set.
9. 9
   After it has set, cut into 1 inch pieces, dipping them into coconut, corn flakes crumbs, crushed nuts or what you like.
10. 10
    Place in a container where the pieces will not touch, or they could stick together.
11. 11
    Enjoy!