SEAFOAM CANDY (BROWN SUGAR)
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1/2 c. white sugar 1/2 c. hot water 1/4 c. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 2 egg whites 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. pecan pieces (optional)
Butter sides of heavy quart pan. Combine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cook until hard boil stage (250 degrees) without stirring. Remove from heat.
Immediately beat egg whites until stiff. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly with mixer on high speed. Add vanilla; continue beating until mixture forms soft peaks and begins to lose gloss (about 10 minutes).
Drop from tablespoon onto cookie sheet covered with waxed paper.
Makes about 2 to 3 dozen pieces. |