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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. light corn syrup
- 1/3 c. water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans or pistachios
- 3/4 c. candied red and green cherries
- 3 Tbsp. shortening
- 1/2 c. cocoa
Method
- 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.
