Chewy Honey Nougats

by Jo Merrill

Servings: 80

INGREDIENTS

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
4-1/3 cups marshmallow cream (or frappe)
3 tbsp. shortening
1/3 cup Confectioner's sugar
1-1/3 cups nuts, finely chopped
Dipping chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook sugar, honey, syrup and water to 272°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Add marshmallow creme and shortening; beat until well blended. Fold in confectioner's sugar and nuts. Spread into a buttered 9-inch square pan and let stand for 24 hours. Cut and wrap individual pieces or dip in chocolate. Makes about 80 pieces that are lovely on a holiday candy tray.

CHEF COMMENTS

This is a chewy candy with a honey-nut flavor.

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