INGREDIENTS
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1 egg white stiffly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nut (optional)
Pinch of salt
Food coloring (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Beat the egg white in a large bowl and set aside.
In a saucepan, boil the sugar, water and syrup while stirring gently. The mixture is done at 235 degrees (the soft ball stage).
Pour the mixture over the beaten egg white, beating constantly. Add vanilla, nuts and a pinch of salt. Add a few drops of red or green food coloring.
Beat until the mixture is hard to stir, then drop by the teaspoonful onto waxed paper.
Makes 35 - 40 pieces.
 ENJOY!
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