Christmas Divinity
Rich and creamy Christmas Divinity with a hint of cocoa, topped with nuts and cherries, perfect for festive occasions and sweet tooth indulgence.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt shortening; add cocoa and stir until smooth.
- Set aside over warm water.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water; cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Lower heat slightly and cook uncovered, without stirring, to 260° (hard-ball stage).
- Remove from heat.
- Immediately, pour syrup in a thin stream into egg whites, beating on high speed of an electric mixer.
- Add vanilla; beat until candy begins to hold its shape.
- Quickly blend in cocoa mixture, nuts, and cherries.
- Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
775
kcal
39% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).