Chocolate Divinity Candies(Makes About 4 Dozen Candies)

1. 1

   Combine sugar, salt, corn syrup and water in a 2-quart saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils.

3. 3

   Continue cooking, without stirring, to 260u00b0 or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water separates into threads which feel hard but not brittle (soft-crack stage).

4. 4

   When sugar reaches 246u00b0, beat egg whites in large mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.

5. 5

   When syrup reaches soft-crack stage, gradually pour in a thin stream into egg whites, beating at high speed on mixer.

6. 6

   Add vanilla and beat until candy begins to hold its shape.

7. 7

   Quickly blend in baking chocolate; stir in nuts.

8. 8

   Drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper-covered baking sheet.

9. 9

   (Divinity should be about the size of walnuts.)

10. 10

    Gently press a milk chocolate kiss on top of each piece.

11. 11

    Store in airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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