posted by SandyOH 12-12-101 6:35 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Chocolate Divinity
Recipe By : Better Homes & Garden - December 1972
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candy
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 squares unsweetened chocolate (4-oz.ea.) -- melted
1/2 cup pistachio nuts -- coarsely chopped
In 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking over medium heat without stirring to hard-ball stage (260 F.)
Meanwhile, in large mixer bowl, beat egg whites till stiff peaks form. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed of mixer. Add vanilla and beat till candy begins to hold its shape, 5-6 minutes.
Beat in chocolate; beat 2-3 minutes more, if necessary. Pour into buttered 15x10x1-1/2-inch jellyroll pan. Spread evenly in pan. Top with the pistachio nuts. Cut in squares when firm.
Makes 36 pieces