Homemade Cow Tales

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup confectioner's sugar for dusting
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon softened butter for greasing pans
• 2 cups heavy cream, divided
• 1/4 ounce unflavored powdered gelatin
• 5 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 cup white vegetable shortening
• 1 cup clear or "light" corn syrup