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Published Nov 22nd
Prep 20m Cook 30m Additional - Ready In 50m
Servings 1 1/2 dozen Calories 114.3
This is a soft white candy made with light corn syrup.
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup hot water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Directions
- 1 In a heavy, 2 quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Then cook to hard ball stage without stirring, 250 degrees F (120 degrees C.) Frequently wipe crystals forming on the sides of the pan, using a pastry brush dipped in water. Remove from heat.
- 2 Just as the syrup is reaching temperature, begin whipping egg whites: In a large glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with the electric mixer at medium speed. Increase speed to high, and continue beating for about 5 minutes. Add vanilla; continue beating until the mixture becomes stiff and begins to lose its gloss. If it is too stiff, add a few drops hot water.
- 3 Immediately drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. For a decorative flair, twirl the top with the spoon when dropping. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories 114.3
- Carbohydrate 29.3 g
- Protein 0.4 g
- Sodium 44.3 mg
- Sugar 24.7 g