Powdered sugar for dusting
2 tbsp Boxed unflavored gelatin
8 tbsp Cold water
2 C Sugar
1/2 C Cold water
1/4 tsp Salt
2 tsp Vanilla
Dust an 8 x8 pan with powdered sugar. In a small bowl soak 2 tbsp gelatin in 8 tbsp cold water. Set aside. Combine sugar, 1/2C water in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add gelatin to pan and bring to boil. Pour into a large bowl and let stand until partially cooled. Add salt and vanilla; beat with electric mixer until soft and doubled in volume. Pour into powdered pan to about 1/2 inch thick. Set to cool until it will not stick to fingers. Cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces and roll in powdered sugar.
Note: Toasted coconut can be substituted for powdered sugar
Double the gelatin from 2 to 4 tbsp.