Marshmallow Fantasies

Base:
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar

Topping:
2 envelopes gelatine
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Coconut, red and green cherries

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Rub flour, butter and brown sugar together. Press into greased square pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.

Soak gelatine in 1/2 cup cold water. Boil sugar, 1/2 cup water and softened gelatine together for 2 minutes. Cool.

Beat for 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract and salt. Spread over base. Sprinkle with coconut. Decorate with pieces of red and green cherries. Place in refrigerator to set. Yields 30 squares.