Homemade Marshmallows

From your great-Auntie A.
These go great paired with homemade hot chocolate mix!

2 T. unflavored gelatin
3/4 C. cold water
2 C, sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 C. boiling water
1 T. vanilla

Soften gelatin in cold water 5 minutes; dissolve by stirring over hot water. Combine sugar, salt, and boiling water in 2-qt. saucepan; cook, stirring until sugar dissolves to the soft crack stage (280*). Pour into mixing bowl along with gelatin mixture and beat at low speed for 3 minutes; continue beating at medium speed for 10 minutes or until mixture is creamy and fluffy.
Add vanilla and pour into 8" baking dish dusted with powdered sugar.

Cool 1/2 hour, or until set.
Cut into 36 squares with knife moistened with water.

Place in airtight container and refrigerate until serving.

{LDM}