Description
Delightful squares blending sweetness and chewy richness, perfect for enhancing your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped candied cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out before you start.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and reaches 250°F.
- While heating, beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
- Once the sugar mixture reaches 250°F, remove from heat and slowly pour into whipped egg whites while beating on high speed.
- Fold in vanilla extract, chopped cherries, and optional nuts.
- Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool for a few hours.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results and allow cooling at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: candied, cherry, divinity, squares, dessert, sweet treats
