CHRISTMAS
DIVINITY
| 1 1/2 | cups | sugar | |
| 1/2 | cup | water | |
| 2 | tbls. | light corn syrup | |
| 1/8 | tsp. | salt | |
| 1 | 7 oz. jar | marshmallow cream | |
| 1 1/2 | tsp. | vanilla extract | |
| 1 | cup | chopped pecans |
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water,
corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium to high heat to the hardball
stage (250F on a candy thermometer). Place the marshmallow cream
in a large mixing bowl. Beat, gradually adding the syrup mixture
to the marshmallow cream. Beat until stiff and the mixture forms
peaks. Now beat in the vanilla and the pecans. Quickly drop
by heaping teasponfulls onto wax paper. Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 2 dozen candies.