Description
A delightful holiday treat featuring a fluffy texture and sweet cherry flavor, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 2 Egg Whites
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Candied Cherries, chopped
- 1 cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water; heat until it reaches 240°F.
- While heating, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form (4-5 minutes).
- Carefully pour the hot syrup into the egg whites while whisking continuously.
- Add vanilla extract, candied cherries, and chopped nuts; mix until combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into squares.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
Make sure to use a candy thermometer for accurate sugar temperature. Allow the squares to set properly before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
