Marshmallows

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water in large bowl.
2. 2
   Cook sugar and water mixture until it reaches hard ball stage.
3. 3
   Pour mixture over gelatin and beat with electric mixer for 5 to 7 minutes.
4. 4
   While this is beating, beat egg whites very stiff.
5. 5
   Add color to half of mixture; put white in bottom of the pan and colored on top.
6. 6
   Set in fridge for 2 to 4 hours.
7. 7
   Empty pan onto damp cloth; cut into squares and roll in coconut, walnuts or graham cracker crumbs.