Marshmallows With Coconut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray
1/2 cup cold water
2 (.25 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup water
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 cups toasted coconut, or more to taste

Preparation

Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Mix cold water and gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin is dissolved.
Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; add sugar and bring back to a boil. Pour sugar mixture over gelatin mixture; add vanilla extract and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 20 minutes.
Spread mixture in the prepared baking pan; chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
Cut marshmallows into squares with a knife dipped in hot water. Press squares into the toasted coconut.