Chewy Honey Nougats

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Title: CHEWY HONEY NOUGATS
Categories: Candies
Yield: 80 Servings

2 c Sugar
1/2 c Honey
1 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Water
4 1/3 c Marshmallow cream
(or frappe)
3 tb Shortening
1/3 c Confectioner's sugar
1 1/3 c Nuts; finely chop
Dipping chocolate

Recipe by: Jo Merrill This is a chewy candy with a honey-nut flavor.
Cook sugar, honey, syrup and water to 272 degrees on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Add marshmallow creme and
shortening; beat until well blended. Fold in confectioner's sugar and nuts.
Spread into a buttered 9-inch square pan and let stand for 24 hours. Cut
and wrap individual pieces or dip in chocolate. Makes about 80 pieces that
are lovely on a holiday candy tray. Jo Merrill

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