Ingredients
- 2 1/2 C sugar
- 1/2 C light corn syrup
- 1/2 C water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla
Optional
- Chopped pecans
- Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- In a 2 quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
- Cook to hardball stage, (260º), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
- Meanwhile, as temperature of syrup reaches 250º, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- When syrup reaches 260º, very gradually add the syrup to egg whites, beating at high speed with electric mixer.
- Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped pecans
- Quickly drop candy from a teaspoon onto waxed paper, swirling the top of each piece.
Ingredients
Cooking Method
Yields 40 servings
Serving Size
1 piece