Christmas Divinity

• 2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/2 c. light corn syrup
• 1/3 c. water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans or pistachios
• 3/4 c. candied red and green cherries
• 3 Tbsp. shortening
• 1/2 c. cocoa

1. In top of double boiler over hot water, melt shortening; add cocoa and stir until smooth.
2. Set aside over warm water.
3. In large saucepan, combine sugar, syrup and water; cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
4. Lower heat slightly and cook uncovered, without stirring, to 260u0b0 (hard-ball stage).
5. Remove from heat.
6. Immediately, pour syrup in a thin stream into egg whites, beating on high speed of electric mixer.
7. Add vanilla; beat until candy begins to hold its shape.
8. Quickly blend in cocoa mixture, nuts and cherries.
9. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper.

sugar, light corn syrup, water, egg whites, vanilla, pecans, candied red, shortening, cocoa

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=2037 (may not work)