Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup white corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup honey, strained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 lb. dipping chocolate

Method

  • Combine sugar, syrup, honey, and water.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Boil to hard ball stage (265-270F).
  • Add salt to eggs.
  • Beat until stiff.
  • Gradually pour on half of the syrup, beating constantly with the egg beater or a spoon.
  • Boil remaining syrup to hard crack stage (285-290F).
  • Pour gradually onto egg mixture, beating constantly.
  • Place over fire on an asbestos mat.
  • Beat until thick.
  • Add flavoring and nuts.
  • Pour into well-buttered, shallow pans.
  • When cool cut in squares.
  • Coat these with melted chocolate.