Chocolate Nougatines

by Winifred McGovern

Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup white corn syrup
1/3 cup honey, strained
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 cup nuts, chopped
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 lb. dipping chocolate

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine sugar, syrup, honey, and water. Stir occasionally. Boil to hard ball stage (265-270°F). Add salt to eggs. Beat until stiff. Gradually pour on half of the syrup, beating constantly with the egg beater or a spoon. Boil remaining syrup to hard crack stage (285-290°F). Pour gradually onto egg mixture, beating constantly. Place over fire on an asbestos mat. Beat until thick. Add flavoring and nuts. Pour into well-buttered, shallow pans. When cool cut in squares. Coat these with melted chocolate.

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