Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: in small bowl, stir together gelatin and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water. set aside to set up. combine sugar and remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan over low heat to make a syrup. stir until sugar is dissolved and let cool. with mixer on low speed, slowly and carefully pour syrup into the softened gelatin. increase speed to high; beat until mixture is very thick and white and has almost tripled in volume, about 15 minutes. add vanilla if desired; beat to incorporate. pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and let set overnight. cut into squares, dust with confectioners sugar and serve.

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