1 c Sugar 1/3 c White corn sirup 1/3 c Strained honey 1/4 c Water 1/4 ts Salt 2 Egg whites 1 c Chopped nuts 1/4 ts Vanilla 1/2 lb Dipping chocolate Combine sugar, sirup, honey, and water. Stir occasionally. Boil to hard ball stage (265 - 270 F). Add salt to eggs. Beat until stiff. Gradually pour on half of the sirup, beating constantly with the egg beater or a spoon. Boil remaining sirup to hard crack stage (285 - 290 F). Pour gradually onto egg mixture, beating constantly. Place over fire on asbestos mat. Beat until thick. Add flavoring and nuts. Pour into well-buttered, shallow pans. When cool cut in squares. Coat these with melted chocolate. Winifred McGovern, Waterville, MN.
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