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3cups (710 ml) sugar
3⁄4cup (175 ml) light
corn syrup
1⁄2cup (120 ml) water
2egg whites
1teaspoon (5 ml)
almond extract
1cup (235 ml)
chopped walnuts or
pecans
Place sugar, corn syrup, and water in heavy
saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat to hard
ball stage (248°F [120°C]). Remove from heat and
let stand until temperature drops to 220°F (104°C),
without stirring.
Place egg whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and
wire whip to mixer. Turn to Speed 8 and whip
about 1 minute, or until soft peaks form.
Gradually add syrup in a fine stream and whip
about 21⁄2minutes longer.
Turn to Speed 4. Add almond extract and whip
20 to 25 minutes, or until mixture starts to
become dry. Turn to STIR Speed and add walnuts,
mixing just until blended.
Drop mixture from measuring tablespoon onto
waxed paper or greased baking sheet to form patties.
Yield: 20 servings (2 pieces per serving).
Per serving: About 192 cal, 2 g pro, 40 g carb,
4 g fat, 0 mg chol, 15 mg sod.