Christmas divinity

Christmas divinity



Ingredients/Components
- vanilla - 1 tsp
- granulated sugar
- water - 1/3 c
- cocoa - 1/2 c
- shortening - 3 Tbsp
- egg whites - 2 item
- light corn syrup - 1/2 c
- coarsely chopped pecans or pistachios - 3/4 c
- candied red and green cherries - 3/4 c
How to make christmas divinity:
In top of double boiler over hot water, melt shortening; add cocoa and stir until smooth. Set aside over warm water. In large saucepan, combine sugar, syrup and water; cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Lower heat slightly and cook uncovered, without stirring, to 260° (hard-ball stage). Remove from heat. Immediately, pour syrup in a thin stream into egg whites, beating on high speed of electric mixer. Add vanilla; beat until candy begins to hold its shape. Quickly blend in cocoa mixture, nuts and cherries. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper.Recipe categories: Desserts, Candy, Fudge.
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