Pretty Holiday Divinity

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Pretty Holiday Divinity is a festive, sweet confection featuring fluffy egg whites, colorful gelatin, crunchy nuts, and shredded coconut. Its glossy texture and vibrant appearance make it perfect for holiday celebrations and gift-giving, appealing to those who enjoy nostalgic, buttery, and nutty treats.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup light syrup
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 package red or green gelatin
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 1/2 cup coconut

Instructions

  1. Butter the sides of a 2-quart saucepan and place sugar, light syrup, hot water, and salt in it.
  2. Cook and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Cook to hard ball stage (250°F) without stirring.
  4. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  5. Gradually beat in the gelatin until stiff peaks form.
  6. Pour the hot syrup slowly over the egg white mixture. Beat constantly at high speed until soft peaks form and the mixture starts to lose its gloss.
  7. Stir in nuts and coconut.
  8. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

421 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.4g 49% DV
Total Fat 16.1g 21% DV
Carbs 48.3g 18% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 22g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10092.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 712.5mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.3mcg
Vitamin C 12.6mg 14% DV
Calcium 75.5mg 6% DV
Iron 2.4mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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