2 c. sugar
3/4 c. hot water
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. unflavored gelatin
2 tsp. vanilla
Confectioners' sugar (optional)
Dipping chocolate (optional)

In a saucepan, combine sugar, hot water, and corn syrup. Cover and bring to a rolling boil; uncover and cook to 240 degrees.

In a mixer bowl, soak gelatin in water. Slowly pour cooked mixture into gelatin mixture, beating constantly. When mixture begins to thicken, add vanilla. Beat until marshmallow sticks to beaters, about 10 minutes. Pour into a buttered 8-inch square pan.

When cool, turn out on a surface dusted with confectioners; sugar; cut into squares with wet shears. Dip or use as they are. Otherwise, cover each square with confectioners' sugar.