1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water
3 envelopes (21 g, or about 3 Tablespoons) unflavored gelatin
2/3 cups (157 ml) corn syrup
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (62 ml) water
1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
1 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 ml) vanilla extract or other flavorings (try amaretto, grand marnier, or almond extract)
2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
Corn flour (cornstarch)
Confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)
Food colorings (optional)