Homemade Marshmallows

It's the season for a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows! Homemade marshmallows are one of my favorite things to make because they turn out so good and taste so much better then the store bought ones.
Since it was cold today and I was going to have hot coco I decided to make marshmallows to go with it.
I tried them with sugar instead or corn syrup and they tasted much better. Now that you all are wondering how to make them, here is the recipe...

• 2 Tbls. gelatin
• 8 Tbls. cold water
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Dust an 9 inch square pan with powder sugar and set aside. (I suggest greasing it with butter first)
2. In a small bowl, soak gelatin in 8 Tbls. cold water. Set aside.
3. Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of cold water in a large heavy sausepan.
4. Cook and stir ov3er medium heat until dissolved.
5. Add gelatin and bring to a boil.
6. Remove from heat. Pour into a large mixing bowl and stand until partly cool.
7. Add salt and vanilla extract.
8. Beat with an electric mixer until soft and double in volume. About 10-15 minutes. (use whisk attachment)
9. Pour into prepared pan.
10. Set to cool until it will not stick to your finger.
11. Cut into squares and roll in powdered sugar.
12. Enjoy!