Homemade Marshmallows

3 pkgs. unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/4 t. salt
1 T. vanilla
Confectioner's sugar for dusting

Combine gelatin and 1/2 c. cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer and allow to sit while you make the syrup.

Meanwhile, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 c. water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until syrup reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.

Witih mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly.

With a metal, mesh strainer, generously dust an 8 x 12 inch nonmetal baking dish with confectioner's sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan, smooth the top, and dust with more confectioner's sugar. Allow to stand uncovered overnight until it dries out.

Turn the marshmallows out onto a board and cut them into squares. Dust them with more confectioner's sugar.