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Are you in need of Christmas cookies?
PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THE POSTED COORDINATES! YOU WILL NOT FIND CHRISTMAS COOKIES OR THE CACHE THERE!!!!!
To find the cache, follow these simple directions...and if you follow this entire Christmas series, you might find some recipes for our family's favorite cookies too!
Our family celebrates the 12 days of Christmas...December 25-January 6. So we are still baking at our house for the holidays. Obviously, everyone loves Christmas cookies, but there are no better cookies than the ones we have at Gramma’s house! One of her favorites is the following recipe:
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Divinity
2 tsp salt
5 Tbs corn syrup
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1 Tablespoon water
9 quarter cups granulated sugar
4 grams cream of tartar
6 chopped cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
NO PEANUTS ALLOWED!!!!
1 cup chopped pecans
Be sure to make divinity on a dry day; candy will not harden on a humid day.
In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, heat sugar, salt, syrup and water to boiling, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Set candy thermometer in place and continue cooking over medium low heat, not stirring, until the temperature reaches 266°.
When the temperature reaches 260° beat the egg whites with electric mixer at high speed, until stiff peaks form. While beating, pour the hot syrup slowly into the egg whites. Beat for about 2 to 3 minutes, until mixture isn't glossy.
Add vanilla and turn to low speed. Continue beating until the mixture holds its shape when dropped from a spoon. It will probably be too thick for the mixer at this point.
Stir in pecans or chopped candied cherries with a wooden spoon.
With a lightly buttered teaspoon, drop onto waxed paper.
Work as quickly as possible. If mixture gets too thick to work with, add a few drops of water. Let stand until dry. Store in tightly covered containers.
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