Sea Foam Candy

This recipe has not been reviewed. Be the first to rate this recipe!

From the kitchen of Loretta

This recipe has been on northpole.com from the beginning… since 1996! We hope you enjoy this classic North Pole recipe. Let us know your opinion by submitting a review!

Log in to upload a photo

Recipe Details

Bake Time:

20 minutes

Yields:
Tags:

4 1/2 dozen
Contains nuts, Dairy‑free, Gluten‑free, Good for parties/potlucks

Ingredients

2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven 300 degrees F.
Butter cookie pans, set aside.
In a buttered heavy 2-quart saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup of water.
Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling.
Cook over medium heat to 260 F (hard ball stage), without stirring.
Remove from heat.
In a large mixer bowl beat egg whites with electric mixer to stiff peaks.
Gradually pour the hot syrup in a thin stream over the beaten egg whites, beating constantly at high speed for 6 minutes. Add vanilla; beat 10 minutes more or till mixture forms a soft peaks and begins to lose its gloss.
Stir in nuts. Let stand 2 minutes.
Drop by level teaspoons onto a buttered baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes.