Snowy white candy combining whipped egg whites, sugar syrup, and crunchy nuts for a melt-in-mouth delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sugar Syrup
01 - 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
02 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Egg Whites
05 - 2 large egg whites, room temperature
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Nuts
07 - 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
# Directions:
01 - Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
02 - In a heavy saucepan, mix granulated sugar, light corn syrup, water, and salt over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
03 - Raise heat to medium-high and cook without stirring until the syrup reaches 250°F (firm ball stage) measured with a candy thermometer.
04 - Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
05 - With the mixer running on high, slowly stream the hot syrup into the egg whites.
06 - Continue beating the mixture until thick, glossy, and able to hold its shape, about 6 to 8 minutes.
07 - Beat in the pure vanilla extract.
08 - Rapidly fold the chopped pecans or walnuts into the mixture.
09 - Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the candy onto the prepared baking sheets.
10 - Allow the divinity to stand at room temperature until set and dry, approximately 2 hours.
