Christmas divinity

Christmas divinity

Christmas divinity

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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.

Rating:
Christmas divinity
3.5
Average rating: 3.5 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT45M
Total Time: PT45M


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