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Soak gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water.
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Boil sugar with boiling water until syrup tests thread stage.
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Add softened gelatin to syrup and let stand until partly cooled.
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Add salt and vanilla, then beat until fluffy and stiff.
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Spread mixture on cookies, then dip into flaked coconut or crushed corn flakes.
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Let set before storing.
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Place wax paper between layers of cookies to keep them from sticking together.
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For candy, put into a greased cake pan and let it set.
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After it has set, cut into 1 inch pieces, dipping them into coconut, corn flakes crumbs, crushed nuts or what you like.
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Place in a container where the pieces will not touch, or they could stick together.
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Enjoy!